Distribution and Habitat

Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: Australia

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Found in a small area of north-eastern Victoria. The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 27300 km2

Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
Woodlands, open and disturbed areas including alpine habitats. Slow flowing creeks or backwaters of rivers, still water in ponds, roadside ditches, dams and lakes. Males call in water floating among vegetation or from the ground, or in low vegetation. Eggs are attached to submerged vegetation.

Trends and Threats
No known declines and extent of occurrence > 20,000km2.

Threats
None known.

Conservation Measures
None in place.

References

Barker, J., Grigg, G. C., and Tyler, M. J. (1995). A Field Guide to Australian Frogs. Surrey Beatty and Sons, New South Wales.

Cogger, H.G. (1992). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. Reed Books, New South Wales.

Hero, J.-M., Littlejohn, M., and Marantelli, G. (1991). Frogwatch Field Guide to Victorian Frogs. Department of Conservation and Environment, Victoria.

Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2008 Litoria paraewingi: Plains Brown Tree Frog <https://amphibiaweb.org/species/1290> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Nov 12, 2024.

Citation: AmphibiaWeb. 2024. <https://amphibiaweb.org> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed 12 Nov 2024.

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