description Tyler's Tree Frog Overview
Tyler's Tree Frog (Litoria tyleri) is an Australian tree frog described in 1974 and named for herpetologist Michael J. Tyler. It inhabits coastal woodland and forest in eastern Australia, including areas of New South Wales and Queensland. The species is arboreal and breeds in temporary water bodies after rainfall, with males calling from vegetation near breeding sites.
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Who is Tyler's Tree Frog named after?
It honors Michael J. Tyler, the prominent Australian herpetologist often associated with the University of Adelaide. The species Litoria tyleri was formally described in 1974, early in his influential career studying Australian frogs.
Where does Tyler's Tree Frog live?
It inhabits coastal woodland and forest in eastern Australia, including areas of New South Wales and Queensland. As an arboreal species, it spends much of its life in trees and shrubs rather than on the ground.
Where does Tyler's Tree Frog breed?
It breeds in temporary, still-water bodies such as ephemeral ponds and flooded pools that form after rain. This reliance on temporary water is typical of many eastern Australian tree frogs.
What frog is Tyler's Tree Frog often confused with?
It is similar in appearance to Peron's tree frog (Litoria peronii), another spotted green tree frog of eastern Australia. Subtle differences in markings and call are used to tell the two species apart in the field.
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