Javelin frog
Species of amphibian
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The javelin frog (Litoria microbelos) is a species of frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae, that is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marshes.[2]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
| Species: | L. microbelos |
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| Litoria microbelos (Cogger, 1966) | |
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Description
The javelin frog is the smallest known tree frog in Australia, with males reaching 16 mm (0.63 in) and females 18 mm (0.71 in) in length.[3] Colours are typically brown with a light-brown dorsal surface, dark-brown lateral stripes and light, almost white, ventral surface. A white stripe runs along the lip and along the side of the frog.[3]
