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Waterfall Frog

Waterfall frog is a species of frog native to Australia. The species is mainly nocturnal.



    Kingdom Animalia
    Phylum Chordata
    Class Amphibia
    Order Anura
    Family Hylidae
    Genus Litoria
    Scientific Name Litoria nannotis


    Other Names Torrent treefrog
    Size Males: 3.1 to 5.2 cm
    Females: 4.8 to 5.9 cm
    Weight Males: Up to 12 g
    Females: Up to 16 g
    Color Olive to olive-green or dull brown upper surface with non-uniform dark mottling; areas around the throat is brown; white or cream belly; groin area is flesh-colored
    Distribution Australia
    Habitat Moist rocky streams, along waterfalls
    Diet Flies, dragonflies, ants, beetles, bugs, cockroaches, millipedes
    Mode of Reproduction Oviparous (egg laying)
    IUCN Conservation Status Endangered

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    Published on June 16th 2017 by under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.

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