Litoria cyclorhyncha
Spotted-thighed Frog
Distribution
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Conservation Status
What does it mean?
Federal Conservation Status (EPBC Act)
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Frog Calls
Call recorded by Dale Roberts
Call recorded by Dave Stewart
Calling Period
- Jan
- yes
- Feb
- No calling
- Mar
- No calling
- Apr
- No calling
- May
- No calling
- Jun
- No calling
- Jul
- possible
- Aug
- possible
- Sep
- yes
- Oct
- yes
- Nov
- peak
- Dec
- yes
Species Information
Description
A large species of frog reaching up to 11 cm in body length. It has a beige or pale brown back with large distinct green patches. The belly is brown with dark marbling. The pupil is horizontal and the iris is gold. The armpits, groin, and thighs are black with pale yellow spots. Fingers are unwebbed and toes are nearly fully webbed, both with small discs. A taxonomic revision of the Australian treefrogs published in June 2025 has suggested that this species be placed in the genus Ranoidea, resulting in the proposed species name of Ranoidea cyclorhyncha.
Habitats
Occurs in and near swamps and other permanent water bodies.
Breeding Biology
Eggs have not been described, but are likely to be similar to those of Litoria moorei. Eggs are laid under the surface of the water in permanent swamps, ponds, dams, and sometimes abandoned quarries. Tadpoles can reach a total length of 8 cm, and are clear gold-yellow in colour. They often feed at the surface of water bodies, and take at least two and a half months to develop into frogs. Breeds during spring and summer.
Similar Species
Looks very similar to Litoria moorei in its distribution, but has pale yellow spots on the armpits, groin, and thighs.