Javelin frog
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodryadidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
| Species: | L. microbelos
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| Binomial name | |
| Litoria microbelos (Cogger, 1966)
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The javelin frog (Litoria microbelos) is a species of frog in the family Pelodryadidae, endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes.[1]
Description[]
The javelin frog is the smallest known tree frog in Australia, with males reaching 16 mm (0.63 in) and females 18 mm (0.71 in) in length.[2] Colours are typically brown with a light-brown dorsal surface, dark-brown lateral stripes and light, almost white, ventral surface. A white stripe runs along the lip and along the side of the frog.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Litoria microbelos". IUCN 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2006.2. Hero, J.-M., Roberts, D., Horner, P. & Retallick, R. 2004. Retrieved 12 July 2007.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Marion Anstis (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers. pp. 245–248. ISBN 9781921517167.
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