Pelodryadinae

amphibian subfamily

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The term "Pelodryadinae" refers to a subfamily of Australo-Papuan tree frogs within the family Hylidae. These frogs are typically arboreal, meaning they live in trees, and are characterized by their slender build, long legs, and adhesive disks on their fingers and toes that aid in climbing.12

Most species lay their eggs in water, with tadpoles hatching and then dropping into the water below. Some species exhibit unique reproductive strategies, such as building mud nests or developing eggs within a brood pouch on the female's back. The subfamily includes numerous species found across the Australo-Papuan region.21

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5 inches); 4 subfamilies: Pelodryadinae (Australo-Papuan region), Phyllomedusinae (Central and South America), Hemiphractinae (Central and South America), and Hylinae (North and South America, Europe, Asia except Indian subregion, and Africa north of Sahara). Family Leptodactylidae Eocene to present; 8
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5 inches); 4 subfamilies: Pelodryadinae (Australo-Papuan region), Phyllomedusinae (Central and South America), Hemiphractinae (Central and South America), and Hylinae (North and South America, Europe, Asia except Indian subregion, and Africa north of Sahara). Family Leptodactylidae Eocene to present; 8
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