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Bleating Tree Frog

The bleating tree frog is famous for its loud call that is torturous for human ears. The male frogs of the species turn yellow during the breeding phase. The frog is also kept as a pet.



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


    Other Names Keferstein’s tree frog
    Size Around 1.7 in (45 mm)
    Color Pale or dark brown dorsal part, two vertical bands on each side, dark stripe area between the snout and tympanum, ventral side is light cream
    Distribution Coastal region of eastern Australia
    Habitat Swamps, coastal lagoons, ponds, and farmlands
    Diet Invertebrates and insects
    Breeding Season Late spring or summer
    Mode of Reproduction Oviparous
    IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern

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    Published on April 3rd 2019 by under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 12th June 2019.

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