Whistling tree frog facts for kids
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The whistling tree frog (Litoria verreauxii) is a small frog that lives in Australia. People also call it the fawn tree frog or Verreaux's tree frog. It gets its name from its loud call, which sounds a lot like a bird's whistle.
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Where Whistling Tree Frogs Live
There are two main types, or subspecies, of the whistling tree frog. Each lives in different places.
The Common Whistling Tree Frog
One type is called Litoria verreauxii verreauxii. This frog lives in many different kinds of places. You can find it in wet areas like swamps and forests. It also likes places with water all year round, such as ponds or streams.
The Alpine Tree Frog
The other type is Litoria verreauxii alpina, also known as the alpine tree frog. This subspecies lives in areas much higher up, like in mountains. It is much harder to find than the common whistling tree frog.
Conservation Status
The whistling tree frog is not considered endangered overall. This is according to the IUCN Red List, which tracks how many animals are left in the wild. However, the alpine tree frog subspecies is rarer. Because of this, the government of Australia and its states say that the alpine subspecies is endangered. This means they need special protection to help them survive.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
Whistling tree frogs lay their eggs in water. A female frog can lay many eggs at one time. She usually lays between 500 and 1000 eggs. These eggs are laid in groups on plants that are underwater. The eggs will then hatch into tadpoles, which later grow into frogs.
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L. v. alpina
See also
In Spanish: Litoria verreauxii para niños
