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Litoria burrowsae
Tasmanian Tree Frog
+ 68 kb Tasmanian Tree Frog (Litoria burrowsae)
Distribution and habitat
Calling
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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)
