Wilcox's frog facts for kids
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The Wilcox's frog is a type of tree frog found in Australia. People also call it the Kinghorn's tree frog or Ithica Creek treefrog. You can find this frog living in the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales.
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What Does Wilcox's Frog Look Like?
Wilcox's frogs are usually light brown. Some of them have special markings on their skin, while others do not. A cool feature of this frog is the black and yellow stripe that runs down each side of its body.
Size of the Frog
Adult male Wilcox's frogs are about 3.5 to 4.8 centimeters (about 1.4 to 1.9 inches) long. Female frogs are a bit bigger. They can grow to be about 3.9 to 6.5 centimeters (about 1.5 to 2.6 inches) long.
Where Wilcox's Frogs Live
These frogs live in parts of eastern Australia. Their habitat includes areas near streams and rivers. They like places where the water flows slowly.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Female Wilcox's frogs lay their eggs in water. The eggs are dark in color. They are often laid at the edges of streams where the water is calm. Sometimes, the female frog will lay her eggs under rocks in the water.
Health Concerns for Wilcox's Frogs
Like many frogs around the world, the Wilcox's frog can get a serious fungal disease. This disease is called chytridiomycosis. It is caused by a type of fungus that harms amphibians. Scientists are working to understand and help frogs affected by this disease.
See Also
In Spanish: Litoria wilcoxii para niños
