Litoria gracilis explained

Litoria gracilis, also known as the slender spotted tree frog, is a species of frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae. It was described in 2023 by Australian herpetologist Stephen Richards and his colleagues Stephen Donnellan and Paul Oliver.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species is endemic to New Guinea. It is known from the foothills of the highlands of Papua New Guinea.[1]

Behaviour

When breeding, the frog glue their eggs to leaves above water, presumably as protection from predators, with the tadpoles dropping into the water after emergence.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Bird poo' frog among five new species classified in Papua New Guinea. Nick Kilvert . 2023-04-14. ABC Science. Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 2023-04-30.