Australian Green Tree Frog
Australian green tree frog is a large tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea. The frog is nocturnal and known to be very docile. Females are larger than males.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Hylidae |
| Genus | Litoria |
| Scientific Name | Litoria caerulea |
| Other Names | Green tree frog, White’s tree frog, dumpy tree frog |
| Size | Up to 11.5 cm (4.5 in) |
| Color | Brownish, or grayish-green to bright emerald green upper surface with small, non-uniform white spots; creamy-white underside |
| Distribution | Northern and eastern regions of Australia, New Guinea |
| Habitat | Canopy of trees close to water bodies, along inland waterways; also found in seasonally dry terrestrial habitats away from water |
| Diet | Primarily insects like moths, cockroaches and locusts; also feed on spiders, smaller frogs and small mammals including bats |
| Breeding Season | November to February |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 150 to 300 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 1 to 3 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Reproductive Age | 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 16 to 20 years or more in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 15th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
