• Source: Litoria

Litoria is a genus of hylid tree frogs, sometimes collectively referred to as Australasian treefrogs.




Description


The species within the genus Litoria are extremely variable in appearance, behaviour, and habitat. The smallest species is the javelin frog (L. microbelos), reaching a maximum snout–to–vent length of 1.6 cm (0.6 in), while the largest, the giant tree frog (L. infrafrenata), reaches a size of 13.5–14 cm (5.3–5.5 in).
They are distinguishable from other tree frogs by the presence of horizontal irises, no pigmentation of the eyelids, and their distribution east and south from Wallacea. Over one hundred species are recognised and new species are still being added, such as the Pinocchio frog discovered in 2008 and described in 2019.




Distribution and habitat


The frogs are native to Australia, the Bismarck Archipelago, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, the Lesser Sunda Islands, and the Moluccan Islands. The appearance, behaviour and habitat of each species are usually linked. The small, dark-coloured frogs are generally terrestrial and never, or infrequently, climb. The larger green species are usually arboreal, with some only venturing to the ground to breed.




Species



While some former species have been moved to the genera Nyctimystes and Ranoidea, the following are recognised within the genus Litoria:




References






Bibliography



Frogs of Australia. Litoria genus . Amphibian Research Centre.
Frogs Australia Network search: Litoria
Cogger, H.G. 1979. Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia. A. H. & A. W. REED PTY LTD ISBN 0-589-50108-9
Tyler, Michael J. 1992. Encyclopedia of Australian Animals: Frogs. Angus & Robertson. ISBN 0-207-15996-3

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Litoria corbeni
• Litoria sanguinolenta
• Katak Parasut
• Katak pinokio
• Spesies punah akibat perubahan iklim
• Ranoidea caerulea
• Sungai Mamberamo
• Wodyetia bifurcata
• Djoko Iskandar
• Spesies terancam
• Litoria
• Armoured frog
• Bleating tree frog
• Australian green tree frog
• Ranoidea platycephala
• Ranoidea chloris
• "Litoria" castanea
• White-lipped tree frog
• Southern leaf green tree frog
• Magnificent tree frog