Javelin frog

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Javelin frog
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Litoria
Species:
L. microbelos
Binomial name
Litoria microbelos
(Cogger, 1966)
Javelin frog (Litoria microbelos) range.svg
Synonyms
  • Llewellynura microbelosWells and Wellington, 1985
  • H. d. microbelosCogger, 1966

Description

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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]

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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 . Retrieved 18 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  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 . Retrieved 18 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. 1 2 Marion Anstis (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers. pp. 245–248. ISBN   9781921517167.