Peron’s Tree Frog Tadpoles – Litoria peronii

I’ve always been fascinated by the life cycle of a frog. The journey from egg to young metamorph is a wonderful thing to watch and the length of time taken can vary depending on the species. Factors such as water temperature will also influence the laval life span

13-01-08 – Eggs about 2 days old

Next day: Look how they have grown!

14-01-08 – Eggs 3 days old

05-02-08 – Tadpoles 3.5 weeks

At this age the Peron’s tadpole often looks clear in between their stripes.

Tadpoles eat all the time! This fellow is enjoying the leaves of an aquarium water plant. They will also thrive on bits of lettuce which has been boiled or frozen and aquarium fish flakes.

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At around 6 weeks old, the same tadpole is much bigger and has lost those clear parts on his body. He is now yellow brown all over and quite likes looking at his reflection. Little legs are starting to develop and he is eating more than ever.

23-02-08 – Tadpole at 6 weeks

Almost a frog. I took this picture last night. He still has quite a substantial tail and was found resting on some pond plants with the tip of his snout poking out of the water

23-02-08 – Tadpoles in the frog pond

This morning I found this metamorph resting on the lily pad looking very much like a frog. Not much tail now and I expect he will leave the pond area very soon. He has been sitting there all day and I have been worried a bird would get him, or Whisper.

24-02-08 – Peron’s Tree Frog leaving the pond

Posted on February 24th, 2008 by Sue
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