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.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pelodryadidae |
| Genus: | Ranoidea |
| Species: | R. splendida
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Magnificent Tree Frog Media
A juvenile magnificent tree frog, before the development of large parotoid glands
A Splendid tree frog, Litoria splendida
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