Distribution and Habitat
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Found in the Southwest region of Western Australia. From Port Gregory south and east to Bremer Bay and from Esperance to Mt Ragged.The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 209100 km2.
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
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Found in permanent swamps and lagoons. Frogs are usually found on the ground or among emergent vegetation at the water's edge. Static or slow-flowing water.Breeding occurs in spring. Males call from the water or adjacent soil and vegetation. Spawn is laid in a loose mass attached to submerged vegetation at the surface of the water.
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
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No known declines and extent of occurrence > 20,000km2.ThreatsNone known.Conservation MeasuresNone in place.
Slender tree frog
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The slender tree frog (Litoria adelaidensis) is a tree frog native to south-western Australia.[2]
Description
As suggested by its name, the slender tree frog has a very slender build. It has a thin, flat body with a flat, pointed snout. The dorsal surface varies in colour, from completely brown or green, to brown with green patches. The flanks of the body have a dark brown or black stripe, which runs from the back leg to the nostril; the line is much narrower between the nostril and the eye. The ventral surface is white, and the inside of the thighs have bright red spots. The tympanum is large and distinct. The fingers are mostly unwebbed and the toes are three-quarter webbed. They reach a length of 4.7 centimetres (1.9 in) from snout to vent.
Ecology and behaviour
Males call near a still water source to attract females; the call is a harsh "screech". Breeding occurs in early spring. The slender tree frog is found in permanent swamps and lagoons, often at the water's edge amongst the vegetation.
References
- Barker, J.; Grigg, G.C.; Tyler, M.J. (1995). A Field Guide to Australian Frogs. Surrey Beatty & Sons. ISBN 978-0-949324-61-0.
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Slender tree frog: Brief Summary
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The slender tree frog (Litoria adelaidensis) is a tree frog native to south-western Australia.
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