Eastern dwarf tree frog
(Eastern dwarf sedge frog)Litoria fallax
The eastern dwarf tree frog has a call that attracts attention, and a throat that does likewise. Using its bright orange vocal sac, the frog produces a two-part call: a long "wreeeek' followed by a sharp 'kik kik, kik kik'.
One of the smallest green tree frogs, at just 3.5cm, its back is green to fawn, sometimes scattered with dark spots. A dark bronze line runs from the nostril to eye. The groin and hidden part of the thigh are bright orange.
Eastern dwarf tree frogs are common visitors to suburban gardens, sheltering in shrubs, fern fronds, pineapple plants, passionfruit and other vines, banana and pawpaw trees. They are found from the Daintree River in north Queensland to southern New South Wales.
Last updated: 25 August 2006
Eastern dwarf tree frog
