Brown Tree Frog

Litoria ewingii

Wild Life Native IUCN: Least Concern

About

Body varies from beige to brown, some individuals have a reddish, yellow or green wash. Back with broad dark band along the middle from between the eyes to the base of the body. Thighs orange and eyes are golden. Belly white or cream. Fingers are unwebbed, toes partly webbed. Pads present but only slightly wider than fingers and toes.

Size

Body size up to 4.5 cm

Habitat

On the ground or damp vegetation near the ground, in urban areas and around streams, lakes and ponds.

Distribution

Occurs along the south-east coast, from southern New South Wales, through Victoria to the south-east region of South Australia. Also found in Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)
  1. Smith Date, K. (2016) Litoria ewingii Brown Tree Frog in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  3. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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