Green & Golden Bell Frog (Litoria aurea )

Active: Summer
Length: 50 - 108mm
Satus: Endangered

This species was common throughout N.S.W. but now declined dramatically in numbers, reasons for which are unclear. Some would argue that the introduction of the fish Gambusia affinis is implicated. A striking colour combination of green and gold. Usually the background is green with gold irregular large spots or stripes, the amount of gold is variable and may even be absent. The groin area is a distinctive turquoise blue.

Call: A long, deep sonorous drone followed by a series of grunts, like a motorcycle changing gears.