Orange-eyed tree frog facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Orange-eyed tree frog |
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Ranoidea (genus)
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chloris
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The Red-eyed Tree Frog (scientific name: Ranoidea chloris) is a cool type of tree frog. It's also known as the Orange-eyed Tree Frog. You can find these frogs living in eastern Australia, from south of Sydney all the way up to Proserpine in northern Queensland.
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What Does the Red-eyed Tree Frog Look Like?
This frog is usually a bright green color on its back. Sometimes, it might have yellow spots. Its belly is bright yellow. The front parts of its arms and legs are green, but the underside is yellow or white.
Eye Color and Size
The Red-eyed Tree Frog has golden eyes in the middle that turn red towards the edges. The exact shade of red can be different for each frog. You can also see its eardrum (tympanum), which helps it hear. A fully grown frog can be about 65 millimeters (about 2.5 inches) long.
Tadpoles
The baby frogs, called tadpoles, are usually grey or brown. They might also have some gold color along their sides.
Similar Frogs
There's another frog that looks a bit like the Red-eyed Tree Frog. It's called the orange-thighed frog (Litoria xantheroma). This frog lives north of Proserpine and has orange on the back of its thighs, which helps tell it apart.
Where Do Red-eyed Tree Frogs Live?
These frogs like to live in rainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, and woodlands. They prefer places with lots of trees and moisture.
Sounds and Reproduction
Male Red-eyed Tree Frogs make a special call to attract mates. It sounds like a long, moaning "aaa-rk" followed by soft trills. They usually call and breed after it rains. They lay their eggs in temporary ponds, ditches by the road, dams, and quiet parts of creeks where the water isn't flowing fast.
Keeping Red-eyed Tree Frogs as Pets
Some people keep the Red-eyed Tree Frog as a pet. If you live in Australia and want to keep one, you need to get a special permit first. This helps make sure these amazing frogs are cared for properly.
Images for kids
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A Red-eyed Tree Frog with yellow spots on its back.
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A bright green Red-eyed Tree Frog with striking red eyes.
See also
In Spanish: Litoria chloris para niños
