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Litoria burrowsae

Tasmanian Tree Frog

Tasmanian Tree Frog (Litoria burrowsae) Copyright Amphibian Research Centre. Photograph by Gerry Marantelli.

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Distribution and habitat

Distribution map for Litoria burrowsae

Calling

The characteristic "quank-quank-quank", sounding somewhat like a goose, can typically be heard in or near ponds and dams through spring and into summer.

Copyright Central North Field Naturalists - Tasmania. Recorded by Ron Nagorcka. Must not be reproduced without permission.

Distinguishing characteristics

Adult length: 50-60mm.

The scientific names of Litoria burrowsae

  • Hyla burrowsi (Scott 1942)
  • Litoria burrowsae (Shea 1988)
  • Litoria burrowsae (Scott 1942)

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