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Distribution and Habitat

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Known in coastal Queensland, from northern to central Queensland. Also occur from Kimberley region of Western Australia and the coast of the Northern Territory. May occur across all of northern Australia in suitable habitat, but is extremely difficult to detect due to its tiny size (16mm).The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 225400 km2
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Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors

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Occurs in wet regions. Often found among long grass surrounding swamps, marshy areas and ponds. Also hides in tufts of low-growing grasses and beneath large rocks and logs.Breeding occurs in summer when males call from vegetation up to 30cm off the ground. Spawn clumps contain 60 small eggs, which are laid in shallow water in temporarily flooded areas.
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No known declines and large extent of occurrence.ThreatsNone known.Conservation MeasuresNone in place.
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Javelin frog

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The javelin frog (Litoria microbelos) is a species of frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae, that is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes.[2]

Description

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The javelin frog is the smallest known tree frog in Australia, with males reaching 16 mm (0.63 in) and females 18 mm (0.71 in) in length.[3] Colours are typically brown with a light-brown dorsal surface, dark-brown lateral stripes and light, almost white, ventral surface. A white stripe runs along the lip and along the side of the frog.[3]

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  1. ^ Jean-Marc Hero, Dale Roberts, Paul Horner, Richard Retallick (2004). "Litoria microbelos". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T41099A10390183. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T41099A10390183.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Jean-Marc Hero, Dale Roberts, Paul Horner, Richard Retallick (2004). "Litoria microbelos". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T41099A10390183. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T41099A10390183.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b Marion Anstis (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers. pp. 245–248. ISBN 9781921517167.
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Javelin frog: Brief Summary

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The javelin frog (Litoria microbelos) is a species of frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae, that is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes.

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