Litoria peronii (Tschudi 1838)

Litoria peronii és una espècie de granota del gènere Litoria de la família Hylidae. Originària d'Austràlia.

Peron's tree frog (Litoria peronii), also known as the emerald-spotted tree frog, emerald-speckled tree frog, laughing tree frog, and maniacal cackle frog, is species of tree frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae. It is a common frog found in Australia.

Description and habitat

Peron's tree frog is one of the most variably coloured frogs in Australia, with the ability to change colour in less than one hour. They don't like to be handled for long periods of time. They also vary in shades of grey and brown, where their lightest is almost white. The frog has mottled yellow and black thighs, armpits, and groin. Occasionally, emerald spots are found on the back, which increase in number with age. A characteristic uncommon in the genus Litoria is pupils which appear cross-shaped. This characteristic is only shared with Tyler's tree frog within the genus Litoria. The male Peron's tree frog is about 44–53 mm, while females are 46–65 mm.

These frogs prefer living in places full of climbing material, (stones and sticks), and may remain in water for long periods of time.

Ecology and behaviour

Peron's tree frog with a leech attached to the front foot

The call of Peron's tree frog is a high-pitched cackle, giving it the common names: the "laughing tree frog" and the "maniacal cackle frog". The frog is found in forests, woodlands, shrublands, and open areas, often far from a water source. They inhabit a variety of niches, predominantly arboreal, such as tree hollows, cracks, and beneath flaking bark. The frog is commonly found near civilisation (such as suburban Sydney), using ponds as their breeding-water source. They can often be seen on windows or near lights at night, hunting the insects attracted to these light sources. They can often be found at dusk on houseboat windows and beneath street lamps along the Murray River in South Australia.

As a pet

In Australia, this animal may be kept in captivity/zoo with the appropriate permit.

References

• Jean-Marc Hero, Peter Robertson, John Clarke. 2004. Leptopelis peronii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
• Cogger, H. G. (1979). Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia. A. H. & A. W. Reed Pty Ltd. ISBN 0-589-50108-9.
• Article Road: List of All Frog Breeds: Things You Can Do to Ensure Your Frog Has a Long, Happy and Healthy Life: Peron's Tree Frog
• Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales: Amphibian Keeper's Licence: Species Lists

Litoria peronii (Peron's tree frog, emerald spotted tree frog, laughing tree frog o maniacal cackle frog) es una especie de anfibio anuro del género Litoria, de la familia Hylidae. Es originaria de Australia, donde es común.

Referencias

• Hero et al. (2004). «Litoria peronii». Lista Roja de especies amenazadas de la UICN 2006 (en inglés). ISSN 2307-8235. Consultado el 11 de mayo de 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is of least concern
• Cogger, H.G. 1979. Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia. A. H. & A. W. REED PTY LTD ISBN 0-589-50108-9

Litoria peronii Litoria generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Hylidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.

Erreferentziak

Ikus, gainera

• Hylidae

Litoria peronii est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Pelodryadidae^[1].

Répartition

Distribution de Litoria peronii

Cette espèce est endémique d'Australie. Elle se rencontre^[1],[2] :

• au Queensland au Sud de la Mary River y compris sur l'île Stradbroke-Nord ;
• dans la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud ;
• dans l'État de Victoria ;
• dans le Sud-Est de l'Australie-Méridionale.

Description

Litoria peronii

Litoria peronii

Les mâles mesurent de 44 à 53 mm et les femelles de 46 à 65 mm^[3].

Étymologie

Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de François Péron^[4].

Publication originale

• Tschudi, 1838 : Classification der Batrachier, mit Berucksichtigung der fossilen Thiere dieser Abtheilung der Reptilien. p. 1-99 (texte intégral).

Notes et références

Australorzekotka srebrnooka (Litoria peronii) – gatunek płazów z rodzaju Litoria, należący do rodziny rzekotkowatych.

Występowanie

Wschodnia Australia.

Przypisy

Bibliografia

• Cogger, H.G. 1979. Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia. A. H. & A. W. REED PTY LTD ​ISBN 0-589-50108-9​