About Litoria adelaidensis (Gray, 1841)
This species, commonly called the slender tree frog, has a very slender build, matching its common name. It has a thin, flat body with a pointed snout. Its dorsal surface varies in color, ranging from solid brown or solid green to brown with green patches. A dark brown or black stripe runs along the body flanks from the back leg to the nostril; this stripe is much narrower between the nostril and the eye. Its ventral surface is white, and the inner sides of its thighs have bright orange spots. The tympanum is large and distinct. The fingers are mostly unwebbed, while the toes are three-quarters webbed. This frog reaches a snout-to-vent length of 4.7 centimetres (1.9 inches). For ecology and behaviour, males produce a harsh "screech" call near still water sources to attract females. Breeding takes place in early spring. The slender tree frog inhabits permanent swamps and lagoons, and is most often found at the water's edge among vegetation.
