Litoria fallax (Peters, 1880)
Family: Hylidae Eastern Dwarf Treefrog Status: Established Description: A tiny olive to emerald green tree frog. Mature males are up to 26 mm SVL. Females are larger and can reach up to 32 mm SVL (Tyler and Knight). Its small size and green coloration will distinguish it from all other frogs in the region. The call is a high pitched “reep” similar to the sound produced by running a fingernail down a fine toothed comb. Biology: This frog is mostly active during and immediately after heavy rains and is most often detected by its call. Males congregate around small ephemeral bodies of water, generally with an abundance of emergent and overhanging vegetation where they can be found 1-3 meters above the water. Distribution: This frog is native to eastern Australia. It was introduced to Guam in about 1968 (Christy et al. 2007) It is widespread in the southern half of the island and has been heard calling as far north as the village of Yigo. Christy, M.T., C.S. Clark, D.E. Gee, D. Vice, D.S.Vice, M.P. Warner, C.L. Tyrell, G.H. Rodda, and J.A. Savidge. 2007. Recent Records of Alien Anurans on the Pacific Island of Guam. Pacific Science 61 (4) 469-483. |