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Litoria
What is the animal Litoria known for?
They are known for their diversity in appearance, behaviour, and habitat.
Some of the features that make Litoria frogs remarkable are:
They are extremely variable in size, ranging from 1.6 cm to 14 cm in snout-to-vent length.
They have different adaptations to their environments, such as webbed toes, adhesive discs, bright colours, or camouflage patterns.
They have diverse vocalizations, such as bleating, buzzing, or whistling, to communicate with each other.
They have complex life cycles, involving metamorphosis from aquatic tadpoles to terrestrial or arboreal adults.
They are ecologically important, as they prey on insects and other invertebrates, and serve as food for birds, reptiles, mammals, and fish.
Some species, such as the green tree frog (Litoria caerulea), are iconic and widely recognized in Australia.
However, many Litoria frogs are also threatened by habitat loss, pollution, disease, invasive species, and climate change.
Therefore, they need conservation efforts to protect their diversity and survival.
Where does the Litoria live?
The Litoria is a genus of hylid tree frogs, sometimes collectively referred to as Australasian treefrogs.
The frogs are native to Australia, the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Moluccas.
They inhabit a variety of habitats, ranging from rainforests and wetlands to dry woodlands and grasslands.
Some species are arboreal, living on trees and shrubs, while others are terrestrial, living on the ground or in burrows.
Some species are also aquatic, living in streams, ponds, and swamps.