Litoria Longirostris
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The long-snouted frog (''Litoria longirostris'') is a species of frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae. It is endemic to Australia. The frog is also known as the long-nosed tree frog, scrub rocket frog, and sharp-snouted frog.


Habitat

Its natural habitats in Australia are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, intermittent rivers, and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.


Reproduction

Unlike most ''Litoria'', the long-snouted frog attaches its eggs to tree trunks, rocks, or under leaves out of water.


References

Litoria Amphibians of Queensland Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1977 Frogs of Australia {{Pelodryadinae-stub