3 Whistling Tree-frog at Majura, ACT
Identification history
| Litoria verreauxii verreauxii | 23 Jul 2023 | wombey | ||
| Limnodynastes peronii | 23 Jul 2023 | Ct1000 |
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3 comments
Ct1000
wrote:
24 Jul 2023
What are the key aspects I need to look at to better id frogs in future? When I photograph them. I believe I photographed 4 different species that night (haven't had a chance to crop in and correct for the flash and upload for some or the other species may end up only being 2 that actually have worthwhile images). But I really don't understand which parts of the frog I need to be really focused on to get the right Id.
wombey
wrote:
24 Jul 2023
Front on shots are often not very helpful as we have seen here. A clear side shot of the dorsal surface and a belly shot if possible (especially for Crinia). For some species it is useful to show the hidden colours in the groin and thighs. Litoria verreauxii usually has two stripes down the back (barely visible here) called ewingii stripes which could have been the reason it looked like Lim. peronii to you. Different species often require different aspects for positive id. A good start is to download FrogID app from the Australian Museum. It gives you images, calls, distributions and descriptions and is a great asset for anyone dealing with frogs. Good luck and keep posting.
Ct1000
wrote:
26 Jul 2023
Thanks so much for your help! I'll definitely refer back to this when I attempt to make more ids and try to use photos with more relevant aspects highlighted
Location information
- Coordinates 149.178502-35.278925
- Places Majura, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 21 Jul 2023 08:36 PM Recorded on
- Ct1000 Recorded by
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Collections
Ct1000 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Litoria verreauxii verreauxii Frogs Reptiles and Frogs
Species information
- Litoria verreauxii verreauxii Scientific name
- Whistling Tree-frog Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1235.6m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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