Animal Species:Jervis Bay Tree Frog
Despite its name, this tree frog is known to live on most of the south-eastern coast of New South Wales.
Identification
The armpits of the Jervis Bay Tree Frog are yellow, while those of the similar-looking Heath Frog (Litoria littlejohn) are orange.
Size range
6 cm
Similar Species
Heath Frog (Litoria littlejohn)
Distribution
The Jervis Bay Tree Frog is found in New South Wales and north-eastern Victoria.
Habitat
The Jervis Bay Tree Frog lives in eucalypt forests, woodland and shrubland, but is most often seen and heard among reeds and vegetation near streams.
Communication
Male Jervis Bay Tree Frogs call from August to January with a low-pitched 'cree...cree...cree...cree' from close to the water's edge or hidden in nearby vegetation.
Life cycle
During spawning, female Jervis Bay Tree Frogs lay their eggs in small clusters attached to submerged sticks and reeds. The tadpoles take about 12 weeks to turn into froglets.
Classification
- Species:
- jervisiensis
- Genus:
- Litoria
- Family:
- Hylidae
- Order:
- Anura
- Subclass:
- Lissamphibia
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
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