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White's Tree Frog (Standard / Australian)
Litoria caerulea "Standard / Australian"
The classic Australian blue-green colossus. An incredibly adaptable and docile glutton, widely beloved for its massive size and perpetual charming smile.
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Pelodryadidae
Genus:Ranoidea
Species:Litoria caerulea "Standard / Australian"
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Environment
Terrestrial
Humidity
50 - 70 %
Day temperature
24 - 28 °C
Night temperature
18 - 22 °C
UVB
Low - Medium
Species description
Geographical Origin and Habitat: Native to the warm tropical forests and arid savannas of Australia and Indonesia. They are highly adaptable, capable of tolerating temporary dry conditions by sheltering in damp crevices of hollow trees, and are frequently found near human dwellings.
Taxonomy and Genetics: Placed in the Pelodryadidae family. Australian specimens tend to grow larger and frequently display white speckles on their back (the 'Snowflake' morph). The captive-bred 'Blue' morph lacks yellow pigment, resulting in a bright turquoise or cerulean color.
Behavior and Habits: Crepuscular and nocturnal frogs with a placid and sedentary temperament. They spend daytime resting in elevated spaces or bamboo tubes. They are docile, rarely jumping frantically and tolerating gentle handling. Males emit loud, low-frequency vocalizations during rain or environmental stimulation.
Morphology: Features a stocky, mint green or blue body, smooth rubbery skin, and prominent supra-tympanic fatty ridges over the eyes. They reach 10-12 cm in length, with females growing significantly larger and heavier. Large adhesive toe pads facilitate climbing on vertical surfaces.
Care, breeding and tankmates
Terrarium Setup: Demand vertically oriented glass terrariums (minimum 45x45x60 cm for a pair). Perches and branches must be thick and sturdy to support the weight of adult frogs. Broad-leafed plants like Monstera or Ficus provide excellent daytime shelter.
Lighting and Heating: Maintain daytime temperatures between 24°C and 28°C, with a localized basking spot of 30°C. Night temperatures can drop to 20-22°C. A low-output (5%) UVB lamp is highly recommended to support skeletal strength in these heavy amphibians.
Humidity and Hydration: Keep ambient humidity around 50-60% with moderate ventilation. Constant humidity above 80% can lead to bacterial skin infections. Provide a large, shallow bowl of fresh water daily, as they use it for soaking and waste elimination.
Feeding and Supplementation: Highly opportunistic feeders. Diet should consist of crickets, roaches, locusts, and earthworms. Adults should be fed every 2-3 days to prevent obesity. Dust prey with calcium and D3 twice a week. Avoid feeding pinky mice due to the risk of hepatic lipidosis.
Compatibility: Well-suited for small group housing due to their peaceful and non-territorial nature. Ensure all cohoused individuals are of similar size, as larger frogs will readily consume smaller tankmates.
Health and Common Diseases: Morbid obesity is a primary health risk in captivity; excessive fat deposits can accumulate over the eyes, leading to impaired vision. They are also prone to bacterial dermatosis (Red Leg Syndrome) if kept in unhygienic, overly wet enclosures.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Native to the warm tropical forests and arid savannas of Australia and Indonesia. They are highly adaptable, capable of tolerating temporary dry conditions by sheltering in damp crevices of hollow trees, and are frequently found near human dwellings.
Origin
Selective breeding and cultivarsNorth AmericaSouth and Southeast AsiaAustralia, New Guinea, and OceaniaCosmopolitan or introduced
Amphibian profile
- Diet
- No verified data available
- Life expectancy
- No verified data available
- Adult size
- 10 cm
- Lifestyle/Microhabitat
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- Activity cycle
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- Sociality
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- Reproduction
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- Toxicity
- No verified data available
- Life stage
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- Handling tolerance
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- Brumation
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- Molting
- No verified data available
The catalog's scalar value is 10 cm. The AmphiBIO v1 source reports a maximum adult measurement of 10 cm for this species, recorded as snout–vent length (SVL). These figures are not interchangeable: the first is the profile's editorial reference, whereas the second is a published maximum under a specific measurement convention; differences among sources can reflect sex, population, life stage and measuring method.
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