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Litoria infrafrenata
The white-lipped tree frog is a large arboreal frog of Australasian forest and freshwater habitats. It is a solitary nocturnal carnivore.
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It uses humid forest, forest edges, and trees near water. Ponds and pools are needed for breeding.
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.
It is nocturnal and solitary. It climbs through foliage and becomes especially active on rainy nights.
It is carnivorous, eating insects and other small invertebrates. It strikes quickly at prey near branches or water edges.
Males call from watersides to attract females. Eggs are laid in water, and tadpoles develop in freshwater.
Its conservation status is LC. Its size and bold markings make it a popular tree frog for observation.
