Desert Tree Frog

Widespread across most of Australia except the extreme south.The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 4133600 km2

Wide range of habitats. From eastern coastal forest to central deserts. In inland regions largely confined to ranges or larger watercourses. Usually found in trees and shrubs besides watercourses, temporary or permanent swamps and lagoons. Also makes use of water pipes in houses and buildings. Avoids extreme temperatures by sheltering beneath stones, bark, logs, buildings etc.Breeds after summer rains. Males call from the ground in open grassy areas near water. Spawn clumps of 40 – 300 eggs are laid on the surface of static water. Larval life is brief, lasting only 2 – 4 weeks (shorter where the temperature is high).

Widespread. No known declines and large extent of occurrence.ThreatsNone known.Conservation MeasuresNone in place.