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Litoria caerulea
In Australia simply Green Tree Frog , White's Tree Frog, or Dumpy Tree Frog or (Litoria caerulea) is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in New Zealand and the United States. The species belongs to the genus Litoria. It is physiologically similar to some species of the genus, particularly the Magnificent Tree Frog (Litoria splendida) and the Giant Tree Frog (Litoria infrafrenata).
The Green Tree Frog is larger than most Australian frogs, reaching 10 centimetres (4 inches) in length. The average lifespan of the frog in captivity, about sixteen years, is long in comparison with most frogs. Green Tree Frogs are docile and well suited to living near human dwellings. They are often found on windows or inside houses, eating insects drawn by the light. The Green Tree Frog screams when it's in danger to scare off its foe; and this particular frog squeaks when it is touched.
Due to its physical and behavioural traits, the Green Tree Frog has become one of the most recognisable frogs in its region, and is a popular exotic pet throughout the world. The skin secretions of the frog have antibacterial and antiviral properties that may prove useful in pharmaceutical preparations.
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Thank you for the comment AntonioGinjaGinja!
Wow,Francis,super spotting,great cache,congrats and thanks for sharing
Thank you YukoChartraw, I really love their eyes as well!
Great information about their skin secretions!
The skin secretions of the frog have antibacterial and antiviral properties that may prove useful in pharmaceutical preparations.
Thank you for the comment Reza Hashemizadeh!
Thank you for the comment KarzanBlbas. Yes, for all my spottings I do my research through google and try to provide a wealth of information for each spotting!
Awesome spot and shot !
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Thank you for the comment Seema
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Thank you for the comment Argy Bee
Lovely!
great spotting...
I think they're melting.