Peron's tree frog
species of amphibian
Peron's tree frog (Pengilleyia peronii), also known as the emerald-spotted tree frog, emerald-speckled tree frog, laughing tree frog, and maniacal cackle frog, is species of tree frog in the family Pelodryadidae. It is a common frog found in Australia.
Description and habitat
Peron's tree frog is one of the most variably coloured frogs in Australia, with the ability to change colour in less than one hour. They don't like to be handled for long periods of time. They also vary in shades of grey and brown, where their lightest is almost white. The frog has mottled yellow and black thighs, armpits, and groin. Occasionally, emerald spots are found on the back, which increase in number with age. A characteristic uncommon in the family Pelodryadidae is pupils which appear cross-shaped. This characteristic is only shared with Tyler's tree frog within the genus Pengilleyia. The male Peron's tree frog is about 44–53 mm, while females are 46–65 mm.
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