Northern dwarf tree frog

Litoria bicolor

The northern dwarf tree frog, is a small species of tree frog native to northern Australia, from the Kimberly region of Western Australia to Bowen, Queensland, and Aru Islands of Indonesia. The population occurring in Indonesia may not be ''L. bicolor'', and research on call structure or genetics is needed to confirm its taxonomic status.
northern dwarf tree frog (Litoria bicolor) photographed at baffle creek queensland when out on a night walk we would see several species of native frogs every evening Australia,Geotagged,Litoria bicolor,Northern dwarf tree frog,baffle creek,northern dwarf tree frog,queensland

Appearance

The northern dwarf tree frog is small, slender tree frog growing up to 30 mm in length. The dorsal surface is green and is bordered by a bronze stripe that runs along the sides, from the shoulder to the groin. A white stripe runs along the upper lip to the base of the arm and may continue on to the groin. The belly is granular and white or pale yellow. The iris is golden and the tympanum is distinct. There is orange in the groin and thigh. The fingers have a trace of webbing and the toes are half to three-quarters webbed.
northern dwarf tree frog We first met this little beauty on baffle creek in north queensland The northern dwarf tree frog is small, slender tree frog growing up to 30 mm in length. The dorsal surface is green and is bordered by a bronze stripe that runs along the sides, from the shoulder to the groin. A white stripe runs along the upper lip to the base of the arm and may continue on to the groin. The belly is granular and white or pale yellow. The iris is golden and the tympanum is distinct. There is orange in the groin and thigh. The fingers have a trace of webbing and the toes are half to three-quarters webbed. Australia,Geotagged,Litoria bicolor,Northern dwarf tree frog,baffle creek,coast,north queensland

Naming

The northern dwarf tree frog is a member of the ''Litoria fallax'' complex, which includes also includes the eastern dwarf tree frog , Cooloola tree frog and Olongburra frog . All these species are similar in appearance (small,

Behavior

Most abundant in grassland or marshy areas, but also occurs along permanent or semi-permanent streams, billabongs and floodplains. Breeding starts with summer rains and 10-20 eggs are laid on submerged vegetation in temporary pools. Males call from around the breeding site from elevated positions. The call is a "wree-e-eck pippip" with the second part of the call starting before the first part finishes. Tadpole metamorphosis takes 70 to 80 days.

Habitat

Most abundant in grassland or marshy areas, but also occurs along permanent or semi-permanent streams, billabongs and floodplains. Breeding starts with summer rains and 10-20 eggs are laid on submerged vegetation in temporary pools. Males call from around the breeding site from elevated positions. The call is a "wree-e-eck pippip" with the second part of the call starting before the first part finishes. Tadpole metamorphosis takes 70 to 80 days.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyHylidae
GenusLitoria
SpeciesL. bicolor
Photographed in
Australia