Tasmanian Tree Frog

Taxobox | name = Tasmanian Tree Frog
status_system = IUCN3.1
status = LC


regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Amphibia
ordo = Anura
familia = Hylidae
genus = "Litoria"
species = "L. burrowsae"
binomial = "Litoria burrowsae"
binomial_authority = Scott, 1942
range_

range_map_caption = Tasmanian Tree Frog range.The Tasmanian Tree Frog, ("Litoria burrowsae") is a species of tree frog that is found on the west coast of Tasmania, Australia.

Physical description

This is a moderate sized tree frog, up to about 60 mm in length. It can be light green or dark brown on the dorsal surface. The brown form normally has some light brown patches and green flecks, while the green form often has light or dark brown patches. There is a thin stripe which runs from the nostril down the side, this line often expands and becomes marbled along the flanks. The belly is pinkish-white and the thighs are light brown.

Ecology & behaviour

This frog is associated with dams, ponds and roadside ditches in rainforest, sedgeland, alpine country and moorland in the west and south of Tasmania. It is often found at higher altitudes.

Males make a goose like call from vegetation around a water body or while floating in the water during spring and summer, often after rain.

This is one of 3 species of frogs along with the Tasmanian Froglet and the Moss Froglet, endemic to Tasmania.

References

*Anstis, M. 2002. Tadpoles of South-eastern Australia. Reed New Holland: Sydney.
*Robinson, M. 2002. A Field Guide to Frogs of Australia. Australian Museum/Reed New Holland: Sydney.
* [http://frogsaustralia.net.au/frogs/display.cfm?frog_id=136 Frogs Australia Network] -frog call available here.