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COMMON NAME:
Gillens Tree Frog (Centralian Tree Frog)
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Litoria gilleni
COLOUR: Green/Olive Green
STATUS: Secure
SIZE: Up to 8 cms (3.1 inches)
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DESCRIPTION: Gillens Tree Frogs
are a fairly large species of tree frog, growing up to 8 cms (3.1
inches) in length. They are coloured green or olive green on their
dorsal surface with numerous white/cream coloured spots and their
underside is white. Their feet are webbed and their hands are one
third webbed. They have large pads on their fingers and toes and their
eyes have horizontal pupils.
PREFERRED HABITAT: Gillens Tree Frogs are found
in the MacDonnell Ranges in central Australia and they inhabit rock
gorges with either permanent or temporary water sources. They hide
beneath rocks during the day and they are active at night.
DIET: Gillens Tree Frogs feed on insects.
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