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White-lipped Tree Frog
Photo: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
White-lipped
Tree Frog, Giant Tree Frog: Litoria infrafrenata
- Bright green or brown above with a defined
white stripe covering its lower lip which extends to the base of the
forelimb.
- There is another white stripe along the
hind legs including the fifth and most of the fourth toes.
- These white stripes may become pink at
times.
- White underside
- The skin may become quite lumpy on the
sides and underside of the frog.
Habitat:
- Found in a wide variety of habitats from rainforest to cultivated areas.
- Frequently inhabits houses, sheds, garages and other human habitations.
- Forages on humid wet evenings.
Size:
- This is the largest Tree frog on earth reaching an average of ten centimetres
long. Yet some adults may reach up to fourteen centimetres in length.
Call:
- The male mating call is similar to a dog bark.
- When molested, the Giant Tree Frog may meow like a distressed cat.
Additional Information:
Courtesy of
Damon Ramsey
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It is less lumpy than the common tree frog
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They give out a strange double 'kurchunk' call.
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Can be seen
on the vegetation along the Daintree River, and in the swamp to
the north of the Cape Tribulation car park in the wet season.
Additional
White-lipped Tree Frog photos
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