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Leaf green tree frog
 The leaf green tree frog (Ranoidea phyllochroa) is a species of stream-dwelling frog, native to eastern Australia from the Queensland/New South Wales border south to Sydney. Description This is a fairly small species of tree frog, up to about 40 mm (1.6 inches) in length. It can be light green to dark olive green to light brown to dark brown on the dorsal surface. A pale golden stripe runs from the nostril, across the eye, over the typanum, and down the side, underlined by a dark brown stripe, which also goes over the typanum, not across it. The forelimbs, groin, and thighs are dark red. The toes are three-quarters webbed and toe discs are large. The belly is white. Ecology and behaviourThis species inhabits flowing streams in rainforest, woodland, and wet or dry sclerophyll forest along the coast and ranges of New South Wales. Males make an "Erk..Ek..Ek..Derk" call from stream-side vegetation during spring, summer and autumn, especially on warm nights; they are often seen in suburban creeks around Sydney and near the sea. KeyThis key distinguishes between the physical differences of the leaf green tree frog, southern leaf green tree frog and frogs that represent species described as Pearson's green tree frog and mountain stream tree frog. All of these species are very closely related and look similar. Their taxonomy species is under review. Distribution: R. barringtonensis - mid-north coast of NSW Dorsal surface R. barringtonensis - black dots present, usually very distinct and many dots (see photo) Tympanum: R. barringtonensis - distinct, no colouration Shoulder and groin colouration: R. barringtonensis - None present. Head stripe: R. barringtonensis - light brown or yellow, passes over the tympanum As a petIt is kept as a pet; in Australia, this animal may be kept in captivity with the appropriate permit.
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