Long-snouted frog
The long-snouted frog (Litoria longirostris) is a species of frog in the family Pelodryadidae. It is endemic to Australia. The frog is also known as the long-nosed tree frog,[1] scrub rocket frog,[2] and sharp-snouted frog.[2]
| Long-snouted frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodryadidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
| Species: | L. longirostris |
| Binomial name | |
| Litoria longirostris Tyler & Davies, 1977 | |
Habitat
Its natural habitats in Australia are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, intermittent rivers, and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.[2]
Reproduction
Unlike most Litoria, the long-snouted frog attaches its eggs to tree trunks, rocks, or under leaves out of water.[3]
References
- de Deckker, P; Williams, W. D. (2012). Limnology in Australia. Springer Netherlands. ISBN 9789400948204.
- Alford, R.; Cunningham, M.; McDonald, K.; Retallick, R. (2004). "Litoria longirostris". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T41097A10389310. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T41097A10389310.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- Barker, John; Grigg, Gordon; Tyler, Michael (1995). A field guide to Australian frogs (2nd ed.). Chipping Norton, NSW: S. Beatty. ISBN 9780949324610.
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