Orange-thighed Frog facts for kids
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L. xanthomera
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| Litoria xanthomera Davies, McDonald and Adams, 1986
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The Orange-thighed Frog (Litoria xanthomera) is a type of tree frog. These frogs live in tropical areas of Queensland, Australia.
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Meet the Orange-thighed Frog
This amazing frog is known for its bright colors. It is a medium-sized tree frog.
What Does It Look Like?
Orange-thighed Frogs are bright green. They have striking orange eyes. They also look a bit like the Red-eyed tree frog.
These frogs can grow up to 5.5 centimeters long. They have a thin body and a flat head. Their large orange eyes are very noticeable.
Calls and Reproduction
Male Orange-thighed Frogs gather in groups. They meet near ponds or other water sources.
Calling for a Mate
The males will call to find a mate. They usually call from branches or the edge of the water. Their call sounds like a long aaa-rk.
Laying Eggs
Orange-thighed Frogs mate after heavy rainfall. The female frog lays many eggs. Her eggs are brown. A female can lay between 800 and 1600 eggs at one time!
Images for kids
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Tadpole of the Orange-thighed Frog
