Magnificent tree frog
The magnificent tree frog or splendid tree frog (Litoria splendida) is a species of tree frogs. They are native to Australia in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. They were first found in 1977. They are related to the White's tree frog.
Magnificent tree frog | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Pelodryadidae |
Genus: | Ranoidea |
Species: | R. splendida
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Binomial name | |
Ranoidea splendida | |
Distribution of the magnificent tree frog |
References
- Hero & Roberts (2004). Litoria splendida. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is of least concern
- Barker, J.; Grigg, G.C.; Tyler, M.J. (1995). A Fiesld Guide to Australian Frogs. Surrey Beatty & Sons. ISBN 0-949324-61-2.
- "Frogs Australia Network - Australian Frog Database - Litoria splendida - Magnificent Tree Frog". Archived from the original on 2006-03-18. Retrieved 2006-06-02.
- "Frogs Australia Network > Litoria splendida / Magnificent Tree Frog". Retrieved 2006-06-02.
- Article Road: List of All Frog Breeds: Things you can do to ensure your frog has a long, happy and healthy life: Magnificent tree frog
- Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, New South Wales: Amphibian Keeper's Licence: species Lists Archived 2011-03-20 at the Wayback Machine
Other websites
Media related to Ranoidea splendida at Wikimedia Commons