Size:
Grows to a length of 65mm.
Identification: A green treefrog with
large red/orange eyes and green lips. The belly is lemon-yellow and the
hind side of the thighs are purplish or brownish.
Call/Song: The mating call is a rising,
rather musical series of "arc-arc-arcs" followed by softer trills.
sound: Dave Stewart - used with permission
Distributed
from coastal central Queensland to Sydney.
Habitat:
Found in rainforest and tall open forest.
Feeding:
Breeding/Nesting: Eggs are laid in
a loose mat, usually among aquatic vegetation. The tadpoles are darkly
coloured and can reach 60mm.
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Photo: Glenn Threlfo
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Other Common Names: Red-eyed
Treefrog, Southern Orange-eyed Treefrog
Status: Common
Distribution:
Abundance:
Queensland Museum
(1995) Wildlife of Greater Brisbane, Queensland Museum, Brisbane.
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