Litoria tyleri Martin, Watson, Gartside, Littlejohn & Loftus-Hills, 1979

Dorsal and Ventral Coloration

The dorsal surface of Litoria tyleri ranges from grey-brown to various shades of fawn, while its ventral surface is whitish-yellow.

Distinctive Markings and Facial Features

It has green flecks on its back, a golden iris, and cross-shaped pupils.

Size and Sexual Dimorphism

Females grow larger than males, reaching a maximum size of around 50 mm.

Taxonomic Similarity to Related Species

This species is very similar to Peron's tree frog (Litoria peronii), but they can be distinguished in several key ways.

Call Difference Between Species

The most reliable difference is their call.

Limb Marbling Comparison

L. peronii has bold black and yellow marbling on the thighs, armpits, hands, and feet, while L. tyleri only has faint yellow and brown marbling on the legs and armpits, with no marbling on the hands and feet.

Tympanum Marking Difference

L. tyleri also lacks the distinct black line above the tympanum that is present in L. peronii.

Arboreal Adaptation Toe Pads

As an arboreal frog, L. tyleri has toe pads larger than its toes and fingers, which helps it grip branches effectively.

Webbing and Tympanum Features

Its hands are partially webbed, its toes are fully webbed, and the tympanum is visible.

Breeding Season Male Coloration

Males turn a bright strong yellow during the breeding season.

Habitat and Preferred Locations

This species lives in coastal forest and cleared land, and is most commonly found around permanent dams, swamps, and ponds.

Male Calling Behavior

During spring and summer, often after rain, males call from vegetation surrounding these water bodies.

Call Characteristics

The call of L. tyleri sounds like a short laughing noise, similar to the call of Peron's tree frog, but it does not have a downward inflection.