About the Growling Grass Frog
The Growling Grass Frog (Litoria raniformis) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Growling Grass Frog is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
declining
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and degradation
- Pollution
- Climate change
- Disease (chytridiomycosis)
Photo Gallery
3 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Victoria
Continent: Oceania
Country: Australia
Region: Southern regions
New South Wales
Continent: Oceania
Country: Australia
Region: Southern regions
Distribution Overview
The Growling Grass Frog is a threatened species found in southeastern Australia, inhabiting wetlands, grasslands, and urban areas.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 4 - 6 cm
- Weight
- 10 - 20 g
- Lifespan
- up to 5-7 years
- Diet
- Insects (flies, beetles, ants), Spiders and other small invertebrates
Habitat
WetlandsGrasslandsUrban areasPonds
Behavior
- Breeds in temporary water bodies, such as ponds and wetlands
- Males engage in loud, growling calls to attract females
- Females lay up to 1,000 eggs, which hatch into tadpoles after several days
- Tadpoles undergo metamorphosis, emerging as juvenile frogs after several weeks
- Adults are carnivorous, feeding on insects and small invertebrates