Ranoidea gilleni (Spencer 1896)

The Centralian tree frog (Ranoidea gilleni) is a large species of tree frog native to a small area in central Australia. It is closely related to the Australian green tree frog, and closely resembles it in appearance.

Description

It is a large tree frog, reaching a length of 8 cm (3.1 in) in females and 6.2 cm (2.4 in) in males. The dorsal surface is green or olive green, while the ventral surface is white. A large fold covers the top portion of the tympanum, which is visible. The toe pads are large, the feet are webbed, and the hands are one-third webbed. The only physical feature which can distinguish the Centralian tree frog from the Australian green tree frog is numerous white spots on the dorsal surface.

Ecology and behaviour

The habitat of the Centralian tree frog is rock gorges with water holes, either permanent or temporary. The frog will hide during the day beneath rocks, and hunt and mate during the cooler night. Its call is a slow barking call, similar to the Australian green tree frog.

It inhabits the MacDonnell Ranges in central Australia. This confined distribution is not inhabited by the Australian green tree frog, which allows easy identification.

References

• "Amphibian Species of the World - Litoria gilleni Spencer, 1896". Retrieved 2007-01-12.
• "Frogs Australia Network - Australian Frog Database - Litoria gilleni - Centralian Tree Frog". Archived from the original on 2006-10-02. Retrieved 2007-01-12.
• Barker, J.; Grigg, G.C.; Tyler, M.J. (1995). A Field Guide to Australian Frogs. Surrey Beatty & Sons. ISBN 0-949324-61-2.

Litoria gilleni (Centralian Tree Frog) es una especie de anfibio anuro del género Litoria, de la familia Pelodryadidae. Es originaria de Australia. Vive en el Territorio del Norte.

Esta rana vive en gargantas rocosas cerca de fuentes de agua. Esconde durante el día. Científicos no saben mucho sobre los huevos ni los renacuajos.

Referencias

• «Amphibian Species of the World - Litoria gilleni Spencer, 1896». Archivado desde el original el 8 de enero de 2007. Consultado el 12 de enero de 2007.
• «Frogs Australia Network - Australian Frog Database - Litoria gilleni - Centralian Tree Frog». Archivado desde el original el 2 de octubre de 2006. Consultado el 12 de enero de 2007.
• Barker, J.; Grigg, G.C. & Tyler, M.J. (1995). A Field Guide to Australian Frogs. Surrey Beatty & Sons. ISBN 0-949324-61-2.
• J.M. Hero (5 de abril de 2002). «Litoria gilleni: Centralian Tree Frog». Amphibiaweb. Consultado el 8 de septiembre de 2020.

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

Erreferentziak

Ikus, gainera

• Hylidae

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

Répartition

Cette espèce est endémique du Sud-Est du Territoire du Nord en Australie^[1]. Elle se rencontre dans le comté de MacDonnell dans les monts MacDonnell. Sa zone de présence est d'environ 7 600 km^2[2].

Description

Dryopsophus gilleni

Les mâles mesurent de 40 à 62 mm et les femelles de 55 à 80 mm^[3].

Étymologie

Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de Francis James Gillen (1855-1912)^[4].

Publication originale

• Spencer, 1896 : Amphibia. Report on the work of the Horn Scientific Expedition to Central Australia, vol. 2, p. 152-175.

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