Alpine tree frog
A species of Australasian treefrogs, Also known as Verreaux's frog Scientific name : Litoria verreauxii Genus : Australasian treefrogs
Alpine tree frog, A species of Australasian treefrogs
Also known as:
Verreaux's frog
Scientific name: Litoria verreauxii
Genus: Australasian treefrogs
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Description General Info
Description
The whistling tree frog or Verreaux's tree frog (Litoria verreauxii) is a frog occurring in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Alpine tree frog is predominantly insectivorous, feeding chiefly on arthropods. It displays a dietary preference for small invertebrates such as spiders and beetles, utilizing its long, sticky tongue for prey capture.
AdultSize
medium
Appearance
Alpine tree frog is a medium-sized frog with a robust squat body. Its skin is smooth and often brightly colored, typically in shades of green or brown. Alpine tree frog has a characteristic sharp snout, large eyes with vertical slits, and two powerful hind legs. Its main distinguishing feature is a white stripe that runs from its nose, via the eye, to the arm.
Behavior
Alpine tree frog exhibits an exclusively nocturnal lifestyle, usually located near water bodies for its aquatic breeding habits. It is primarily a solitary species, marking territory vocally during the mating season. For survival, alpine tree frog is adept in camouflage, hiding amid vegetation during the day time. Its diet includes small arthropods and it obtains moisture through cutaneous absorption.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Australasian treefrogs Species
Alpine tree frog 
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