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Peron's tree frog I went out in to the garden for some dark photography a few nights ago and found my first subject chilling right by the front door. Just around the corner were two others of the same species. <br />
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These tree-climbing and ground-dwelling Australian frogs can quickly change colour, ranging from pale green-grey by day, to a reddish brown with emerald green flecks at night. They are a protected species here in New South Wales. <br />
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55 mm body length<br />
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Peron's tree frog

I went out in to the garden for some dark photography a few nights ago and found my first subject chilling right by the front door. Just around the corner were two others of the same species.

These tree-climbing and ground-dwelling Australian frogs can quickly change colour, ranging from pale green-grey by day, to a reddish brown with emerald green flecks at night. They are a protected species here in New South Wales.

55 mm body length


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Peron's tree frog, the emerald-spotted tree frog, the emerald-speckled tree frog, the laughing tree frog, or the maniacal cackle frog is a common Australian tree frog of the family Hylidae.

Similar species: Frogs
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Mar 28, 2021. Captured Mar 24, 2021 20:59 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm