Chattering rock frog

Species of Australian frog From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The chattering rock frog (Litoria staccato) is a species of frog that is endemic to Western Australia. The species epithet staccato and the common name refer to the sound of its call.

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Hylidae
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Chattering rock frog
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus: Litoria
Species:
L. staccato
Binomial name
Litoria staccato
Doughty & Anstis, 2007
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Description

The species is a small to medium-sized frog which grows to about 35 mm SVL. The colouration varies between dark red, beige and slate-grey. It has a pointed snout and partly-webbed toes. Its closest relative is the rock frog (Litoria coplandi) which has, however, a very different call.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species is restricted to the tropical north-west Kimberley region of north-western Australia. It is found in rocky creeks, along ridges and on rock platforms.[1]

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