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White-lipped tree frog

Details

White-lipped tree frog

Litoria infrafrenata

Size
10–14 cm · 30–80 g
Diet
Carnivore
Activity
Nocturnal
Sociality
Solitary
Lifespan
10–20 years

The white-lipped tree frog is a large arboreal frog of Australasian forest and freshwater habitats. It is a solitary nocturnal carnivore.

Range

Habitat range map
Native range Occasional / Transient
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Map: Ecoregions 2017 © RESOLVE (CC BY 4.0) · Natural Earth (PD)

Details

Habitat

It uses humid forest, forest edges, and trees near water. Ponds and pools are needed for breeding.

Appearance

Body length is about 10-14 cm and weight about 30-80 g. Bright green color, a white stripe along the lower lip, and large toe pads are distinctive.

Behavior

It is nocturnal and solitary. It climbs through foliage and becomes especially active on rainy nights.

Feeding

It is carnivorous, eating insects and other small invertebrates. It strikes quickly at prey near branches or water edges.

Reproduction

Males call from watersides to attract females. Eggs are laid in water, and tadpoles develop in freshwater.

Notes

Its conservation status is LC. Its size and bold markings make it a popular tree frog for observation.