Litoria wilcoxii
Stony Creek Frog
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Hylidae
Genus
Litoria
Species
Litoria wilcoxii
Colours
Distinguishing features
Individuals are a smooth brown in colour with speckling and blotching in the groin. A thick black stripe extends from the nostril to the base of the forearm, encompassing the eye and tympanum The lower underside and groin can be from a light yellow to olive green, tending more often towards a beige brown. The thighs will reflect this colouration, though more brightly. Females fit this description year round, but males turn a bright yellow to yellow-orange during mating season. As with most members of the Litoria genus, they have climbing discs on their fingers and toes. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 7.5 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Females
- Up to 4.5 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Males
Synonyms
Interesting facts
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There is a fungi that grows on the skin of Frogs and suffocates them. It is thought to be responsible for the recent Frog extinctions in Australia and the tragic disappearance of Frogs all over the world.
Happily, The ‘Super’ Stoney Creek Frog has the fungi but is not affected by it.
Long live the Stoney Creek Frog!
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
