Australian green tree frog

Ranoidea caerulea

The Australian green tree frog is a bright green frog that loves to climb trees and relax in the leaves. They are friendly and often found near water, making them fun to spot in nature!

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Australian green tree frog is typically a vibrant emerald green, sometimes olive or bluish, with a smooth, moist skin texture. It has large, golden eyes with horizontal pupils and a creamy white belly. Its distinct, unwebbed front toes and partially webbed hind feet are equipped with large, sticky toe pads.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyPelodryadidaeGenusRanoidea

Australian green tree frog

Interesting facts

An Australian green tree frog's skin produces a mild antiseptic compound for medicine!

Sometimes called 'dump-site frogs' for living happily near human homes!

Threatened frogs can let out a surprising, ear-splitting scream!

Visible eardrums, called tympanums, are just behind their large golden eyes!

Special abilities

Australian green tree frog can change its skin color from bright green to olive or brown because of special cells that help them blend perfectly into their surroundings.

Australian green tree frog has wide, sticky toe pads that help them climb effortlessly on smooth surfaces like leaves, branches, and even glass.

Australian green tree frog can absorb water directly through its skin, especially from dew or puddles, that helps them stay hydrated without needing to drink.

Australian green tree frog can create a special waterproof cocoon from its skin during dry periods that helps them survive without water for months.

Measurements & details

Length: 7-11 cm
Weight: 0.05-0.1 kg
Lifespan: 10-16 years
Clutch Size: 200-2000
Metamorphosis: 21-60 days

Diet & Feeding

These frogs are expert hunters, primarily feasting on insects and other small creatures!

Age differences: Tadpoles are herbivorous, feeding on algae and detritus; adults are carnivores.

Primary Foods

moths
crickets
beetles
spiders
small lizards
smaller frogs

Foraging Method

Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Brown Tree Snake

Boiga irregularis

A common predator of these frogs.

eaten by

Laughing Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

These birds can snatch frogs.

hunts

African Two-spotted Field Cricket

Gryllus bimaculatus

A common insect hunted for food.

Traits

Webbed Feet

Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.

Social

Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.

Arboreal

Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.

Colorful

Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.

Insectivorous

This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.

Longevous

This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.

Wetland

This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.