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
- diet
- Insects, spiders, and occasionally small vertebrates like mice or other frogs
- family
- Pelodryadidae
- threats
- Habitat destruction, chytrid fungus infection, and vehicle collisions
- life Span
- 15 to 20 years
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- 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.