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Green and Golden Bell Frog
Ranoidea aurea
The Green and Golden Bell Frog is a large, energetic Australian amphibian with a distinctive bell-like call. Semi-aquatic and sun-loving, it thrives in a spacious paludarium with basking spots.
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Pelodryadidae
Subfamily:Litoriinae
Genus:Ranoidea
Species:Ranoidea aurea
Formerly known as:Litoria aurea
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Environment
Terrestrial
Humidity
60 - 80 %
Day temperature
20 - 26 °C
Night temperature
15 - 18 °C
Ambient temperature
20 - 26 °C
Minimum enclosure
>= 80 L
UVB
High
Species description
Geographical Origin and Habitat: Native to southeastern Australia. It inhabits marshes, sunny reed beds, ponds, and wet grasslands. Once common, wild populations are now in severe decline due to pollution, habitat loss, and chytrid fungus.
Taxonomy and Genetics: A large frog, with adult females exceeding 10 cm in length. The dorsal surface features a vibrant green or emerald background mottled with bright metallic gold or bronze patches. A distinct pale gold or cream stripe runs along the sides. The hind legs are robust and highly muscular.
Behavior and Habits: Unusually active during the day, spending long hours basking in direct heat (a rare behavior for amphibians). It is an excellent swimmer and a voracious predator, chasing prey on land with large leaps. Males call in loud, vibrating choruses that sound like a distant motor.
Morphology: Adult females are significantly larger and heavier than males. Males are smaller, develop dark nuptial pads on their inner thumbs during the breeding season, and possess a loose vocal sac on their throat.
Care, breeding and tankmates
Terrarium Setup: Requires a very large aqua-terrarium (minimum 100x50x50 cm for adults to prevent snout injuries from long jumps). Provide an aquatic zone around 15 cm deep with live plants and a secure land area with thick branches or bamboo for climbing.
Lighting and Heating: Needs warm conditions and strong light. Keep daytime temperatures at 25-28°C, with a localized basking spot up to 30°C, dropping to around 20°C at night. High-output (10%) UVB lighting is mandatory for calcium synthesis and bone development.
Humidity and Hydration: Maintain relative humidity around 70%. Adequate ventilation is essential to avoid stagnant conditions. Frequent water changes or strong filtration are required to handle the high waste production of this species.
Feeding and Supplementation: Extremely voracious and opportunistic. Diet should consist of large live insects like roaches, crickets, and locusts. Dust prey items with calcium and vitamin D3 supplements three times a week. Avoid overfeeding to prevent obesity.
Compatibility: Can be kept in groups, but only if all specimens are of identical size. They are highly cannibalistic, and any smaller frog or tankmate will be immediately consumed.
Health and Common Diseases: Prone to snout-rubbing injuries if housed in cramped enclosures where they collide with glass. Highly vulnerable to chytridiomycosis; quarantine new specimens carefully. Never handle with bare hands.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Native to southeastern Australia. It inhabits marshes, sunny reed beds, ponds, and wet grasslands. Once common, wild populations are now in severe decline due to pollution, habitat loss, and chytrid fungus.
Origin
North AmericaAustralia, New Guinea, and Oceania
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