Blue Mountains tree frog facts for kids
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Ranoidea (genus)
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citropa
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The Blue Mountains tree frog (Ranoidea citropa) is a cool frog found in southeastern Australia. It's also known as the variegated river tree frog. This frog lives only in eastern Victoria and southeastern New South Wales. A group of these frogs, once called the Jenolan Caves tree frog, is now known to be the same species.
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What Does the Blue Mountains Tree Frog Look Like?
This frog is a medium size, growing up to about 60 mm (2.4 inches) long. Its back is usually brown with some darker spots. A dark stripe runs from its nose, over its ear (tympanum), all the way to its leg area (groin). Above this dark stripe, there's a lighter, golden stripe.
The frog's head, arms, legs, and sides are often green. Some frogs might have very little green, while others can be almost entirely green! Sometimes, the green color can even look aqua-green. The skin under its arms, on its thighs, in its groin, and on the inside of its feet is a bright red-orange. Its belly is white.
Where Do Blue Mountains Tree Frogs Live?
These frogs like to live near rocky streams. You can find them in forests with lots of trees and plants. They prefer areas with flowing water.
They are often found in high places, like the famous Blue Mountains. This is how they got their name!
What Do Blue Mountains Tree Frogs Eat?
Tree frogs mostly eat different kinds of insects. If they are kept as pets, they can eat crickets, small fish like guppies, spiders, and worms. Sometimes, they even eat their own tadpoles!
How Do Blue Mountains Tree Frogs Behave?
Male Blue Mountains tree frogs have a special call. It has two parts. First, you'll hear a strong warrrrrk. Then, it's followed by several shorter sounds. These short notes can sound like a golf ball dropping into a hole!
Males usually call from plants near streams or from rocks in the water. They call from spring to summer, especially after it has rained a lot.
Can You Keep a Blue Mountains Tree Frog as a Pet?
Yes, you can keep this frog as a pet in Australia. However, you need to have the right permit to do so.
See also
In Spanish: Litoria citropa para niños
