White's tree frog (Litoria caerulea), also known as the Australian green tree frog, simply green tree frog in Australia, or dumpy tree frog, is a species of arboreal toad native to Australia and New Guinea. It has introduced populations in New Zealand, South America, and Florida. White's tree frog is almost indistinguishable from the magnificent tree frog, Litoria splendida, and similar to the white-lipped tree frog (Litoria infrafrenata).
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| - White's tree frog (Litoria caerulea), also known as the Australian green tree frog, simply green tree frog in Australia, or dumpy tree frog, is a species of arboreal toad native to Australia and New Guinea. It has introduced populations in New Zealand, South America, and Florida. White's tree frog is almost indistinguishable from the magnificent tree frog, Litoria splendida, and similar to the white-lipped tree frog (Litoria infrafrenata).
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| - White's tree frog (Litoria caerulea), also known as the Australian green tree frog, simply green tree frog in Australia, or dumpy tree frog, is a species of arboreal toad native to Australia and New Guinea. It has introduced populations in New Zealand, South America, and Florida. White's tree frog is almost indistinguishable from the magnificent tree frog, Litoria splendida, and similar to the white-lipped tree frog (Litoria infrafrenata). White's tree frog is larger than most Australian frogs, reaching 10 centimetres (4 inches) in length. The average lifespan of the frog in captivity, about sixteen years, is long in comparison with most frogs. Green Tree Frogs are docile and well suited to living near human dwellings. They are often found on windows or inside houses, eating insects drawn by the light. Due to its physical and behavioural traits, White's tree frog has become one of the most recognisable frogs in its region, and is a popular exotic pet throughout the world. The skin secretions of the frog have antibacterial and antiviral properties that may prove useful in pharmaceutical preparations.
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