Common green tree frog
Litoria caeruleaFor common green tree frogs, daytime is for hiding out in tree hollows, crevices and plants. Night-time is dinner time! These frogs come out then to feed on insects.
In breeding season, night-time is also the right time for lovesongs. Males call to attract females, using an inflatable bag under the jaw to project the call. Listen for a low, monotonous 'crawk-crawk-crawk', especially when it's raining. What sounds dull to you is music to the ears of a female frog!
But life's not all fun for frogs. You might also hear an abrupt scream, as a frog falls victim to a nocturnal predator.
Common green tree frogs are usually bright green with golden eyes, sometimes with white spots on sides and back. Like all tree frogs, they have large flat discs on fingers and toes to help with climbing. Look for them in toilets, bathrooms, drainpipes, houses and gardens throughout north and eastern Australia. This species occurs further inland than many other frogs.
Last updated: 25 August 2006
Common green tree frog
