Javelin frog

Javelin frog
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Pelodryadidae
Genus: Mahonabatrachus
Species:
M. microbelos
Binomial name
Mahonabatrachus microbelos
(Cogger, 1966)
Synonyms
  • Llewellynura microbelos Wells and Wellington, 1985
  • H. d. microbelos Cogger, 1966
  • Litoria microbelos Cogger, 1966
call of Litoria microbelos
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The javelin frog (Mahonabatrachus microbelos) is a species of frog in the family Pelodryadidae, that is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes.

Description

The javelin frog is the smallest known tree frog in Australia, with males reaching 16 mm (0.63 in) and females 18 mm (0.71 in) in length. Colours are typically brown with a light-brown dorsal surface, dark-brown lateral stripes and light, almost white, ventral surface. A white stripe runs along the lip and along the side of the frog.

References

  1. 1 2 Jean-Marc Hero, Dale Roberts, Paul Horner, Richard Retallick (2004). "Litoria microbelos". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004 e.T41099A10390183. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T41099A10390183.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. 1 2 Marion Anstis (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. New Holland Publishers. pp. 245–248. ISBN 978-1-921517-16-7.