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]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodryadidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
| Species: | L. microbelos |
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| Litoria microbelos (Cogger, 1966) | |
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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
- "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.
- Marion Anstis (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers. pp. 245–248. ISBN 9781921517167.
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