Javelin frog

The javelin frog (Litoria microbelos) is a species of frog in the family Pelodryadidae, endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes.[1]

Javelin frog
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Pelodryadidae
Genus: Litoria
Species:
L. microbelos
Binomial name
Litoria microbelos
(Cogger, 1966)
Synonyms
  • Llewellynura microbelos Wells and Wellington, 1985
    H. d. microbelos Cogger, 1966

Description

The javelin frog is the smallest known tree frog in Australia, with males reaching 16 mm and females 18 mm in length.[2] Colours are typically brown with a light-brown dorsal surface, dark-brown lateral stripes and light, almost white, ventral surface. A white stripe runs along the lip and along the side of the frog.[2]

References
  1. "Litoria microbelos". IUCN 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2006.2. Hero, J.-M., Roberts, D., Horner, P. & Retallick, R. 2004. Retrieved 12 July 2007.
  2. Marion Anstis (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers. pp. 245–248. ISBN 9781921517167.


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