PERON’S TREE FROG (litoria peronii)
Lake Macquarie City's Iconic Species for Wetlands

This species is a climbing frog that likes to live beneath the loose bark of large eucalypt trees near water.
It has green spots on its back; vivid black and yellow markings on its limbs, feet and groin area.
Its call is a series of loud long notes that resemble laughter lasting for several seconds.
Ranges in size from 44-65 mm in length.
Tadpoles are golden yellow with dark brown stripes
Ref: Field Guide to the Frogs of Australia. Tyler, MJ. & Knight, F.
2009 CSIRO publishing
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