Peppered Tree Frog
Litoria piperata
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 13/07/2017
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Data Deficient
Listed since: 1/09/2021
Population trend: Unknown
Other names: No other names
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
The Peppered Tree Frog is a small leaf green tree frog growing to a maximum size of 27mm. The species is smooth-skinned and dull olive or grey-green coloured on its dorsal surface. The species is distinctively marked with darkbrown peppering and no obvious lateral stripe, with a white to cream colouration on its limbs and flanks.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
48
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
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
The Peppered Tree Frog's threats include clearance of streamside vegetation, stock grazing, timber harvesting, and competition and predation by the alien fish species. It is also likely that the disease chytridiomycosis, caused by the amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, threatens the species.