Species · GBIF taxon 2427694
White's Tree Frog
Litoria caeruleaAlso known as Australian Green Tree Frog, Dumpy Tree Frog, Smiling Tree Frog
These large, docile amphibians are famous for their plump, folds-of-skin appearance and calm demeanor, often spending their days tucked into moist, shaded crevices. Their skin has a waxy coating that helps them retain moisture, allowing them to survive in drier environments than most other tree frogs. During the summer breeding season, males produce a deep, repetitive barking call from hollow trees or downpipes to attract mates.
NocturnalArborealAmphibian
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Moths
- Cockroaches
- Locusts
Predators
- Birds of prey
- Snakes
- Feral cats
ThreatsHabitat destruction, chytrid fungus infection, and vehicle collisions
HabitatsCanopy forests, woodlands, grasslands, and suburban gardens near water sources
Life span15 to 20 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPelodryadidae
- SpeciesLitoria caerulea
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 for calls: Listen for their distinctive, deep barking call on warm, humid nights.
- Check downpipes: Look around outdoor lights, downpipes, and moist bathroom windows where they hunt.
- Avoid handling: Minimize handling to protect their highly sensitive, permeable skin from oils.
Look-alike "American Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea)" by Greg Schechter is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/. · cc-by
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