bell frog

American  

noun

1. any of several tree frogs having a bell-like call.

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Etymology

Origin of bell frog

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

He names seven species that he says would be extinct without Taronga's intervention: the Bellinger River turtle, the Lister's gecko, the Christmas Island blue-tailed skink, the Northern Corroboree frog, the Southern Corroboree frog, the yellow-spotted bell frog, the Booroolong frog.

From BBC

Back in 1995, one of the last known colonies of the endangered Green and Gold Bell frog delayed the construction of a multi-million dollar residential development in inner-city Sydney.

From BBC

A thriving community of yellow spotted bell frog has been identified in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales.

From BBC

The rediscovery of the yellow-spotted bell frog is a reminder of the need to protect natural habitats so "future generations can enjoy the noise and color of our native animals," said Frank Sartor, minister for environment and climate change.

From Salon