
Community identification
Australian White's Tree Frog
Ranoidea caerulea
- Order & Family
- Order: Anura, Family: Pelodryadidae
- Size
- 7 to 11.5 cm (3 to 4.5 inches) in length
Natural Habitat
Found in Australia and New Guinea, typically in coastal areas, forests, swamps, and often near human habitation in bathrooms or water tanks.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; primarily eats insects like moths, roaches, and locusts, but occasionally small rodents or other frogs.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and arboreal, they are known for their docile nature and loud, barking croak. They possess a waxy coating on their skin to prevent moisture loss.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by controlling insect populations. They pose no risk to humans, though their skin secretions contain antimicrobial peptides currently being researched for medicinal use.