White’s tree frog
Scientific name
Litoria caerulea
Size and weight
10cm plus in length
Diet
Mainly insects plus small frogs and mammals
Conservation status
Least concern
Native habitat
Warm, wet tropical climates in New Guinea and northern and eastern Australia
Lifespan
Up to 20 years
Meet our White's tree frogs
Our White’s tree frogs are called Gandalf and Treebeard and they live with Marmalade the crested gecko. They ‘sing’ (croak loudly in time together) when the keepers spray their enclosure. They each have their favourite spot to sit in the enclosure, although sometimes they want the same spot which results in Treebeard sitting on Gandalf’s head!
About White's tree frogs
These large tree frogs are typically found in trees or other high-growing vegetation. They come out in the early evenings to hunt for food and, in spring and summer, to call to potential mates. During the day they sleep in cool, dark, and moist areas, such as tree holes or rock crevices.
White’s tree frogs catch moths, cockroaches locusts and spiders using their long sticky tongue which they flick out at their prey. For larger meals, like smaller frogs and even bats, they pounce on their prey and use their hands to push it into its mouth.
Did you know?
also known as Australian green tree frogs
they are very vocal and call loudly across the forest, especially after rainfall. When scared, they let out an ear-piercing scream
their skin is covered in a waxy coating that helps prevent them drying out
in dry periods they sometimes go into houses and make their homes in sinks and toilets
