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Lesueur's Tree Frog

Lesueur's Tree Frog

Ranoidea lesueurii

A medium-sized arboreal frog species native to eastern Australia, characterized by its smooth skin and distinctive coloration adaptable to surrounding vegetation.

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Lesueur's Tree Frog
Lesueur's Tree Frog
Lesueur's Tree Frog
Lesueur's Tree Frog
Lesueur's Tree Frog
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical rainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, and riparian zones in eastern Australian coastal regions, particularly in Queensland and New South Wales, typically found at elevations between 0-1000 meters.

Ecological Role

Plays a crucial role in ecosystem balance as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for larger vertebrates, contributing to food web dynamics and serving as a bioindicator of environmental health.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, moist skin with variable coloration ranging from green to brown, capable of rapid color change for camouflage
  • LIMBS WINGS Strong, webbed hindlimbs enabling powerful jumping and climbing, adhesive toe pads for arboreal locomotion
  • HEAD SENSORY Large, protruding eyes with horizontal pupils, excellent peripheral vision for detecting predators and prey
  • BODY STRUCTURE Slender body, approximately 45-65 mm in length, with robust limbs adapted for climbing and jumping
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Matt from Melbourne, Australia
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