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.



Photo: Glenn Threlfo

Other Common Names:  Red-eyed Treefrog, Southern Orange-eyed Treefrog

Status:  Common


Distribution: 

Abundance:


Queensland Museum (1995) Wildlife of Greater Brisbane, Queensland Museum, Brisbane.