Biology:Javelin frog

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Short description: Species of amphibian

Javelin frog
Scientific classification edit
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Binomial name
Litoria microbelos
(Cogger, 1966)
Synonyms
  • Llewellynura microbelos Wells and Wellington, 1985
  • H. d. microbelos Cogger, 1966

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

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]

References

  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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/41099/10390183. Retrieved 18 November 2021. 
  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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/41099/10390183. Retrieved 18 November 2021. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Marion Anstis (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers. pp. 245–248. ISBN 9781921517167. 

Wikidata ☰ Q930889 entry




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