Littlejohn's Tree Frog
Litoria littlejohni
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 18/02/2022
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Least Concern
Listed since: 30/04/2004
Population trend: Stable
Other names: Heath Frog
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
Littlejohn's Tree Frog is a medium-sized frog and is confined to eastern New South Wales and north-east Victoria. The dorsal surface is mostly smooth and light grey, grey-brown, or warm dark brown with distinctive bright orange-red markings present on the inner and hind surfaces of the legs.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
61
Average life span:
> 2yrs and < 5yrs
Number of young produced each year:
100 - 500
Number of breeding events each year:
One
Minimum sexual maturity age:
1 - 2yrs
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
Littlejohn's Tree Frog is a forest dependent species and is adversely affected by disturbance and loss of habitat. Both disease and disturbance and can result in the fragmentation of the population, with small, isolated subpopulations being more vulnerable to stochastic events such as drought.