Tyler's tree frog facts for kids
Tyler's tree frog or laughing tree frog (Litoria tyleri) is a small frog that lives in Australia. You can find it in the states of Queensland and New South Wales. This frog is known for its unique call, which sounds a bit like a laugh!
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About Tyler's Tree Frog
Tyler's tree frog is a fascinating creature. It can live in many different kinds of places. However, it prefers to live in forests. This frog looks very much like another frog called Peron's tree frog. It can be tricky to tell them apart just by looking!
How Scientists Identify It
Even though Tyler's tree frog and Peron's tree frog look alike, scientists have a special way to tell them apart. They listen to their voices! Each frog has a unique call. Tyler's tree frog has a distinct "laughing" sound. This sound helps scientists know which frog is which.
Where Tyler's Tree Frog Lives
This frog is native to eastern Australia. It lives in both Queensland and New South Wales. These areas have many forests and other green spaces. These habitats provide the perfect home for the frogs. They can find food and places to hide there.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Like many frogs, Tyler's tree frog starts its life as a tiny egg. The eggs are laid in water, often in temporary ponds. After hatching, they become tadpoles. Tadpoles live in the water and breathe with gills. They eat algae and other small bits of plant material.
As they grow, tadpoles slowly change. They develop legs and their tails get shorter. Eventually, they lose their gills and start breathing with lungs. This process is called metamorphosis. Once they are fully grown, they become adult frogs. Adult frogs live on land but return to water to lay their eggs. During breeding season, male frogs call out to attract females. They perform a special "mating hug" to ensure fertilization.
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A pair of Tyler's tree frogs during mating. The male frog is often bright yellow during this time.
See also
In Spanish: Litoria tyleri para niños
