Peron's Tree Frog
Litoria peronii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyPelodryadidae (Australasian Tree Frogs)
- GenusLitoria
- SpeciesLitoria peronii (Peron's Tree Frog)
About the Peron's Tree Frog
Peron's tree frog (Pengilleyia peronii), also known as the emerald-spotted tree frog, emerald-speckled tree frog, laughing tree frog, and maniacal cackle frog, is species of tree frog in the family Pelodryadidae. It is a common frog found in Australia.
Peron's tree frog is one of the most variably coloured frogs in Australia, with the ability to change colour in less than one hour. They don't like to be handled for long periods of time. They also vary in shades of grey and brown, where their lightest is almost white. The frog has mottled yellow and black thighs, armpits, and groin. Occasionally, emerald spots are found on the back, which increase in number with age. A characteristic uncommon in the family Pelodryadidae is pupils which appear cross-shaped. This characteristic is only shared with Tyler's tree frog within the genus Pengilleyia. The male Peron's tree frog is about 44–53 mm, while females are 46–65 mm.
These frogs prefer living in places full of climbing material, (stones and sticks), and may remain in water for long periods of time. The call of Peron's tree frog is a high-pitched cackle, giving it the common names... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Peron's Tree Frog in Blue Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 7 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Peron's Tree Frog in Blue Mountains National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Peron's Tree Frog sighting in Blue Mountains National Park, based on 162 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Peron's Tree Frog in Blue Mountains National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Peron's Tree Frog in Blue Mountains National Park in our monthly data.