Amphibian
Motorbike Frog
Ranoidea mooreiAlso known as Moore's Frog, Western Bell Frog, Western Green and Golden Bell Frog, Western Green Tree Frog
Motorbike frogs spend considerable time sunbathing on reeds and rocks near water, turning bright emerald green or dark olive brown depending on body temperature. Males advertise during spring and summer with a loud call that mimics a motor vehicle accelerating through gears, followed by a series of low growls. Capable of living in modified urban gardens and agricultural dams across Southwest Australia, these opportunistic hunters readily swallow insects, spiders, and even smaller frogs.
Sun-lovingDistinct CallAmphibian
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyInsects, Spiders, Smaller frogs
Predators
- Herons
- Snakes
- Introduced fish
ThreatsChytrid fungus, habitat loss, and water pollution
HabitatsWetlands, swamps, rivers, dams, and suburban gardens
Life span5–10 years
Classification
- FamilyPelodryadidae
- SpeciesRanoidea moorei
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen at Night: Listen near wetland edges on warm spring and summer evenings for the distinctive gear-shifting call.
- Spot Sunbathers: Look for individuals basking on reeds or rocks near water during warm daylight hours.
- Protect Habitat: Avoid disturbing damp vegetation or muddy margins where adults shelter during dry spells.
Wetland Neighbor (c) Dominic Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Doug Beckers, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Chid Gilovitz / CC BY-SA 2.5 · cc-by-sa
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