What types of frogs live in northern Australia?
Two families of frogs make up most of the species found in northern Australia: the Hylidae — the tree frog group which occurs worldwide — and the Myobatrachidae — a diverse group of generally smaller frogs restricted to Australia and New Guinea. The frogs in the Hylidae are often conspicuous frogs and the group includes many species adapted to life in trees. Tree frogs of the genus Litoria dominate this group with over 30 species found in northern Australia. Many of these generally large frogs feature toe pads that allow them to climb tree trunks and walls. Litoria caerulea, the common green tree frog is a well known member of this group and there are several frogs in this genus that have green bodies — presumably to help camouflage them amid green leaves.
