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 |