Litoria is a genus of Pelodryadid treefrogs, which was historically a wastebasket taxon for the most or all of the family, until a 2025 phylogenetic study separated the family into 35 genera.
Description The species within the genus Litoria have similar appearances, ranging from grey to brown, although some species exhibit some red colouration, warts or rough skin that helps differentiate their appearance. Most Litoria have a sharper snout than other Pelodryadidae, and many have very large legs and can jump long distances.
Distribution and habitat The frogs are native to Australia, with the highest diversity found in northern Australia, though three species are found in the cooler climates of south-eastern Australia.
Species After the splitting of Pelodryadidae, the number of recognised species in the genus reduced from over 100 to just thirteen.
Litoria axillaris - Kimberley rocket frog Litoria coplandi - Copland's rock frog Litoria freycineti - Freycinet's frog Litoria inermis - Bumpy rocket frog Litoria latopalmata - Broad-palmed frog Litoria nasuta - Striped rocket frog Litoria nigrofrenata - Bridled frog Litoria pallida - Pale frog Litoria personata - Masked frog Litoria spaldingi Litoria staccato - Chattering rock frog Litoria tornieri - Tornier's frog Litoria watjulumensis - Watjulum frog
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Bibliography
Frogs of Australia. Litoria genus . Amphibian Research Centre. Frogs Australia Network search: Litoria Cogger, H.G. 1979. Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia. A. H. & A. W. REED PTY LTD Tyler, Michael J. 1992. Encyclopedia of Australian Animals: Frogs. Angus & Robertson.