Litoria gracilenta - Graceful Tree Frog

The Graceful Treefrog is an ephemeral breeder, meaning they are generally not found until a heavy rain, when they emerge en masse to breed in the temporary streams and ponds that form. Graceful Treefrogs are fairly small but can double their body size when they call. These frogs are fairly similar in appearance to the Southern Orange-eyed Treefrogs Litoria chloris, but are smaller and do not inhabit rainforests, as do the latter.

I found this frog near the Tugun airport in southeast Queensland. The Tugun airport land harbors an amazing diversity and quantity of frogs, including endangered species. Unfortunately, a major highway is currently being built over top of these frogs' habitat.

This photo is featured on the Frogs of Australia poster available in the FROG STORE. All proceeds go to SAVE THE FROGS! amphibian conservation projects. As if that's not cool enough, you get a free SAVE THE FROGS bumper sticker with your purchase!

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