Green and gold frog, Litoria raniformis
The beautifully patterned green and gold frog is the only Tasmanian species listed as vulnerable, as population levels have declined markedly over the past ten years. Further details of this species and its plight can be found at our threatened species site.
The green and gold frog is Tasmania's largest species, growing to 90 mm. The tadpoles of this species can reach 100 mm in length
The call of the green and gold frog is a long, modulated growl, "craw-aw-aw-aw-awk".