Javelin frog

Javelin frog
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Litoria
Species: L. microbelos
Binomial name
Litoria microbelos
(Cogger, 1966)
Synonyms

Llewellynura microbelos Wells and Wellington, 1985
H. d. microbelos Cogger, 1966

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

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 July 12, 2007.
  2. 1 2 Marion Anstis (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers. pp. 245–248. ISBN 9781921517167.


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