Litoria is a genus of Pelodryadid treefrogs, which was historically a wastebasket taxon for the most or all of the family, until a 2025 phylogenetic study separated the family into 35 genera.

Description

The species within the genus Litoria have similar appearances, ranging from grey to brown, although some species exhibit some red colouration, warts or rough skin that helps differentiate their appearance. Most Litoria have a sharper snout than other Pelodryadidae, and many have very large legs and can jump long distances.

Distribution and habitat

The frogs are native to Australia, with the highest diversity found in northern Australia, though three species are found in the cooler climates of south-eastern Australia.

Species

After the splitting of Pelodryadidae, the number of recognised species in the genus reduced from over 100 to just thirteen.

• Litoria axillaris - Kimberley rocket frog

• Litoria coplandi - Copland's rock frog

• Litoria freycineti - Freycinet's frog

• Litoria inermis - Bumpy rocket frog

• Litoria latopalmata - Broad-palmed frog

• Litoria nasuta - Striped rocket frog

• Litoria nigrofrenata - Bridled frog

• Litoria pallida - Pale frog

• Litoria personata - Masked frog

• Litoria spaldingi

• Litoria staccato - Chattering rock frog

• Litoria tornieri - Tornier's frog

• Litoria watjulumensis - Watjulum frog

References

Bibliography

• Frogs of Australia. Litoria genus . Amphibian Research Centre.

• Frogs Australia Network search: Litoria

• Cogger, H.G. 1979. Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia. A. H. & A. W. REED PTY LTD

• Tyler, Michael J. 1992. Encyclopedia of Australian Animals: Frogs. Angus & Robertson.