The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 6
Pelodryas
Pelodryas.
P. cæruleus.
The largest of Australian frogs; bright green above, with a few white spots on the side; inhabits the whole of Australia and New Guinea. It is not found in Tasmania, This is the frog whose deep voice is always heard before rain. It lives about dwelling-houses, secreted under rafters or in post holes;—devours mice.