Watjulum frog facts for kids
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodryadidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
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L. watjulumensis
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| Litoria watjulumensis |
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The watjulum frog is a special type of frog found in northern Australia. It is also known as the watjulum mission tree frog, large rocket frog, or giant rocket frog. You can find this frog in Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
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What Does the Watjulum Frog Look Like?
The watjulum frog is not very big. Male frogs grow to about 4.0 cm long. Female frogs are a bit larger, reaching about 6.0 cm in length.
These frogs can be light brown or dark brown. They have dark stripes that run from their nose all the way to their armpits. Their belly is usually lighter in color, often white.
Their front feet do not have any webbing between the toes. However, their back feet are mostly webbed, which helps them swim.
Where Does the Watjulum Frog Live?
This frog likes to live in forests. You can also find it near the edges of swamps and streams. It often hides at the bottom of large rocks.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
The watjulum frog lays its eggs in temporary pools of water. These pools usually have sand or gravel at the bottom. A female frog can lay anywhere from 30 to 200 eggs at one time.
After the eggs hatch, the young tadpoles grow for about eight weeks. Then, they change into small frogs.
See also
- In Spanish: Litoria watjulumensis para niños
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