Litoria cyclorhyncha

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Litoria cyclorhyncha
Conservation status
Least Concern
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Family: Hylidae Genus: Litoria Species: L. cyclorhyncha
Binomial name
Litoria cyclorhyncha (Boulenger, 1882)

Litoria cyclorhyncha is a Western Australian tree frog species in the Hylidae family.

The frog is similar in appearance to a cogenor, Litoria moorei, bearing dark green or brownish patches with bronze or gold highlights on its back; this species can be differentiated by the numerous yellowish spots on the underside of the rear legs. Males may be up to 65 mm, females to 85 mm. It has been commonly described as the Spotted-thighed treefrog or Copland's Rock Frog. The feet are unwebbed and have a prominent disc at the toes.

It is endemic to Southwest Australia, as one of only four in that diverse genus to be found in the region. It occurs on the southern coastal areas, favouring permanent water and granite outcrops, but can be found at its northern most extent in agricultural dams. Recorded sightings are also at Middle Island in the Archipelago of the Recherche, and Coragina Rock. Its natural habitats are rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss, although it is considered to be of least concern with regard to extinction.

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