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White-Lipped Tree Frog
IntermediateLitoria infrafrenata
Named for the white stripe running from its lower lip to the shoulder, this is one of the world's largest tree frogs at up to 14 cm. It shifts between green and brown and lunges at anything that moves.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
24〜27℃
Lifespan
12-18 years
Size
11-14cm
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Crickets and other insects
About
Litoria infrafrenata ranges from northeastern Australia through New Guinea to the Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste. At 11-14 cm and 30-60 g it is one of the largest tree frogs in the world. The back is usually bright green but turns brown with temperature and background. The white stripe from the lower lip to the shoulder gives the species its name, and in breeding males the white edging on the hind legs flushes pink. Toe discs are large and the toes fully webbed. It lives in forest as well as farmland and around houses, and lunges at anything that moves, from insects to small vertebrates. Keep it in a tall glass enclosure at about 24 C, not exceeding 27 C. It jumps hard and often abrades its snout on the enclosure, so unhygienic conditions readily lead to infection of those wounds.
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Lifespan of the White-Lipped Tree Frog
The White-Lipped Tree Frog lives 12-18 years.
Size of the White-Lipped Tree Frog
The White-Lipped Tree Frog grows to 11-14cm.
Temperature & humidity for the White-Lipped Tree Frog
The ideal temperature for the White-Lipped Tree Frog is 24〜27℃.
Basic Info
Origin
Northeastern Australia, Indonesia (New Guinea), Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste
Lifespan
12-18 years
Care Specifications
PeacefulSolitaryBreeding: Hard
Sources: Northampton Reptile Centre: White Lipped Tree Frog Care / Wikipedia (English) / Wikipedia (Japanese)
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Litoria infrafrenata (Günther, 1867)
Synonyms: Nyctimystes infrafrenatus (Günther, 1867), Sandyrana infrafrenata (Günther, 1867), Hyla infrafrenata Günther, 1867
Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF（有効名 Nyctimystes infrafrenatus）
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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