About Litoria cooloolensis Liem, 1974
The back of this amphibian species is yellowish green, covered in dark speckled spots. The hidden surfaces of its thighs are orange, marked with a purple-brown stripe. Its belly is grainy in texture and white in color. Like other species in the genus Litoria, Litoria cooloolensis has horizontal irises. This species lives in sandy coastal and island freshwater lakes, as well as wallum creeks, and prefers habitats with dense reed beds. It is threatened by water extraction, water pollution, and trampling of reed beds. It can be found in Great Sandy National Park.
