#litoria peronii

[ljsbugblog]

thought I would share some of the incredible amphibian diversity we see in our garden. all of these creatures are from the same genus of treefrogs, Litoria (excepting Green Tree frogs, which are also often described as genus Ranoidea).

a Broad-palmed Rocket Frog (Litoria latopalmata), who we have spotted in the bog cave the past few nights! this species has proven to be highly variable in colour and patterning, so always interesting to encounter.

the pebble-shaped Desert Tree Frog (Litoria rubella), who hunt insects on my car in multitudes.

one of my favourites, the Peron's Laughing Tree Frog (Litoria peronii). at a distance they appear a uniform beige, but a closer look reveals flecks of emerald green across textured skin. this species tends to be a bit larger than the other frogs, but is still dwarfed by the Green Tree Frog.

a Slender Bleating Tree Frog (Litoria balatus), who I have posted before. one of the smallest of the frogs we see, but nonetheless intriguing with their yellow toes, and vibrant red eye.

last, and largest, is the conspicuous Green Tree Frog (Litoria/Ranoidea caerulea), a species found across much of the continent, and frequently found around human dwellings.

that's 5 species of tree frog all found within our relatively small garden, which is pretty amazing. we've also recently encountered a pair of Striped Marsh Frogs (Lymnodynastes sp.) around the pond (hopefully I can get a good photo soon), and of course there are the ever-present Cane Toads (Rhinella marina).

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[hoval]

Cutie

#frog #wildlife ♥ #peron's tree #litoria peronii #?

[musical-0wl]

Top 5 frogs, go.

Oh I am so glad you asked this

1) has to go to the Green Tree Frog (Ranoidea caerulea), absolute classic frog, textbook. Just a little green guy who eats bugs. Love them.

2) the Perons Tree Frog (Litoria peronii) is a wonderful little guy. They have thunder thighs (bright marbled patterning on the inside of their legs that flashes when they jump to make predators think they're poisonous) and are also called the emerald-speckled tree frog, laughing tree frog, and maniacal cackle frog for obvious reasons.

3) goes to the Pobblebonk!! (Limnodynastes dumerilii) I love these little guys!! They go bonk bonk bonk like a banjo, wonderful

4) the Whooping Frog (Heleioporus inornatus) is native to Western Australia and sounds like a little video game character doing a jump, ain't that neat?

5) the Sunset Frog (Spicospina flammocaerulea) is a rare little guy who looks like a molten rock, but they're endangered :( hope they recover soon

Thanks again :)

[funkyfrogoftheday]

today’s funky frog of the day is: litoria peronii! commonly known as the emerald-spotted tree frog, emerald-speckled tree frog, laughing tree frog, or maniacal cackle frog, they are endemic to australia. they range in size from 1.5 to 2.5 inches, and they vary widely in color, being brown, yellow, white, or gray. occasionally, emerald spots can be found on their backs. they live in places full of climbing material, such as stones and sticks, and they do not like water, although they sometimes bathe in pools for short periods of time. their call sounds like a high-pitched cackle, and they are found in forests, woodlands, scrublands, and open areas. they eat a wide variety of insects and may live around 10 years.

#frog #frogs #litoria peronii #emerald-spotted tree frog #emerald-speckled tree frog #laughing tree frog #maniacle cackle frog #funky frog of the day

[leotide]

A Perons Tree Froggo (Litoria peronii) for my ultra supportive mother from 2018 💖

#art #sciart #science #biology #tree #frog #treefrog #amphibian #australia #fauna #sydney #illustration #photoshop

[the-rad-paramecium]

Teenage frog!! I found ‘em a few years ago but I think they still deserve to be shared. Love how they’ve still got that tadpole-ish mouth

(Peron’s Tree Frog - Litoria peronii)

#frog #peron's tree frog #tadpole #frogs #froglet #makes me wanna go out frogging again #i was frogging a lot a few years back and i miss it

[stickyfrogs]

There is a wonderful new friend at the Stickyfrogs’ house today! New Friend is a Peron’s Tree Frog (Litoria peronii), also known as an Emerald-Spotted Tree Frog or Maniacal Cackle Frog! New Friend is probably a girl, and might grow to around 6-7cm. She will live with the Pobblebonks when she is fully grown. New Friend’s special talents include changing colour quickly and having cross-shaped pupils! New Friend needs a name, suggestions are welcome! 🐸

#Peron's Tree Frog #frogs #pets #animals #amphibians