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Copland's rock frog
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Conservation status
Scientific classification
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Copland's rock frog lives in northern Australia.
Synonyms
  • Hyla coplandi (Tyler, 1968)
  • Litoria coplandi (Tyler, 1971)
  • Pengilleyia coplandi (Wells and Wellington, 1985)

The Copland's rock frog is a special kind of frog. It is also known by other names like the saxicoline tree frog or sandstone frog. Its scientific name is Litoria coplandi. This frog lives in northern Australia, especially in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

About Copland's Rock Frog

Copland's rock frogs are not very big. They grow to about 4 centimeters (1.6 inches) long. Their skin is usually light brown. They also have darker brown spots or marks.

Where They Live

These frogs love rocky places. You can find them near cliffs and steep hills. They like areas with lots of loose rocks. During the day, they stay hidden. They find shelter in caves or small cracks in the rocks. When night comes, they become active. They search for food near small streams.

What They Look Like

Copland's rock frogs have some unique features. Their front feet do not have webs between the toes. But their back feet are webbed. This helps them move around. They are very good at climbing. They are also light enough to skip across water. They can move like a skipping stone!

Life Cycle

These frogs lay their eggs in water. They choose small pools or slow-moving streams. They lay eggs one at a time. Sometimes, they lay a few eggs together. The eggs then sink to the bottom of the water. After about 52 days, the tadpoles hatch.


More Information

You can learn more about the Copland's rock frog. This link goes to a Spanish article for kids.

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