Broad-palmed rocket frog
A species of Australasian treefrogs Scientific name : Litoria latopalmata Genus : Australasian treefrogs
Broad-palmed rocket frog, A species of Australasian treefrogs
Scientific name: Litoria latopalmata
Genus: Australasian treefrogs
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Description General Info
Description
The broad-palmed frog (Litoria latopalmata) is an Australian ground-dwelling tree frog. It is native to much of eastern Australia. They can be found from mid-Queensland to south of Sydney. It is associated with the coast and inland, and is distributed as far west in New South Wales to the SA border.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Broad-palmed rocket frog is an insectivorous animal, primarily feasting upon small invertebrates. Insects, particularly crickets and spiders, form the bulk of its diet, supplemented occasionally with aquatic larvae.
AdultSize
medium
Appearance
Broad-palmed rocket frog is a medium-sized frog with a robust build, smooth skin, and a characteristic bumpy dorsum. Its skin ranges from bright green to olive, often with dark mottling. Adult males possess two considerably large vocal sacs. The undersides are pale, and the limbs have dark banding. Notably, its toes are partially webbed and its fingers totally unwebbed.
Behavior
Broad-palmed rocket frog exhibits a primarily arboreal and nocturnal lifestyle, which includes foraging for insects during the night and resting in tree hollows during the day. Unusually, the mating rituals of broad-palmed rocket frog use acoustic communication due to large vocal sacs. This species is commonly solitary, exhibiting territorial aggression during the breeding season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Australasian treefrogs Species
Broad-palmed rocket frog 
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