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Pseudophryne
''Pseudophryne'' is a genus of small myobatrachid frogs. All of these frogs are small terrestrial frogs, and as such, most species are commonly called toadlets (''pseudo-'' meaning deceptive, ''phryne'' meaning toad). The genus comprises thirteen species, ten from eastern Australia, and three from Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th .... Species within the genus ''Pseudophryne'' lay their eggs on moist ground. The tadpoles develop within the eggs, and once they reach hatching size, will become dormant. Once sufficient rain occurs to flush the eggs into a creek or river, the eggs will hatch and release tadpoles into the water. Many of the species within this genus have the ability to form hybrids. Species The following species are recognised in the genu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bibron's Toadlet
The Bibron's toadlet or brown toadlet (''Pseudophryne bibronii'') is a species of Australian ground-dwelling frog that, although having declined over much of its range, is widespread through most of New South Wales, Victoria, south-eastern Queensland, and eastern South Australia, including Kangaroo Island. Bibron's toadlet settles in a wide variety of habitats within these region but they mainly reside in dry forests, woodland, shrubland, grassland, coastal swamps, heathland, and sub-alpine areas. They deposit their eggs in leaf litters during the flooding season, which is essential for the proper development of the egg. This species has high sexual dimorphism within the species and utilizes chemosignals to attract potential mates. Taxonomy The genus ''Pseudophryne'' encapsulates 14 different species of frogs localized to Australia. These frogs are morphologically similar to small bufonid frogs not localized to Australia. The first known nomenclature of the ''Pseudophryne'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pseudophryne
''Pseudophryne'' is a genus of small myobatrachid frogs. All of these frogs are small terrestrial frogs, and as such, most species are commonly called toadlets (''pseudo-'' meaning deceptive, ''phryne'' meaning toad). The genus comprises thirteen species, ten from eastern Australia, and three from Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th .... Species within the genus ''Pseudophryne'' lay their eggs on moist ground. The tadpoles develop within the eggs, and once they reach hatching size, will become dormant. Once sufficient rain occurs to flush the eggs into a creek or river, the eggs will hatch and release tadpoles into the water. Many of the species within this genus have the ability to form hybrids. Species The following species are recognised in the genu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corroboree Frog
Corroboree frogs ( ) comprise two species of frog native to the Southern Tablelands of Australia. Both species are small, poisonous ground-dwelling frogs. The two species are the southern corroboree frog (''Pseudophryne corroboree'') and the northern corroboree frog (''Pseudophryne pengilleyi''). They are unique among frogs in that they produce their own poison rather than obtain it from their food source as is the case in every other poisonous frog species. Description The northern form of the corroboree frog deviates slightly in having narrow yellow to greenish stripes and is slightly smaller. Distribution The corroboree frogs have historically only been found in a few patches across two regions of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and southern New South Wales (NSW), and these areas have contracted significantly in recent years. Southern corroboree frog lives at altitudes of above sea level, historically in an area now within Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnificent Brood Frog
The magnificent brood frog or magnificent broodfrog (''Pseudophryne covacevichae'') is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to Queensland, Australia, and is known from near Ravenshoe in the southern Atherton Tableland and from Mount Spec in the Paluma Range. The specific name ''covacevichae'' honours Jeanette Covacevich, an Australian herpetologist. Taxonomy Prior to its description in 1994, ''Pseudophryne covacevichae'' was confused with '' Pseudophryne major'', a more southern species that breeds in winter while ''P. covacevichae'' breeds in summer. The finding of ''P. covacevichae'' in the Paluma Range in 2013 reduces the geographic separation of these species. Moreover, summer breeding ''P. major'' are also known. This suggests that the distinctness of these species needs reassessment. Description ''Pseudophryne covacevichae'' measure in snout–vent length. The dorsum has bright rufous brown to yellow ground colour. There are diffuse, black parave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red-backed Toadlet
The red-backed toadlet (''Pseudophryne coriacea'') is a species of ground frog native to the coast and adjacent ranges of eastern Australia, from just north of Sydney to South-eastern Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ .... Description This species of frog reaches about 35mm in length. It is normally red, from red-orange or red-brown on the dorsal surface, however on occasion grey-red colour morphs can occur (see image). There is a dark (normally black) "dividing" line present right down the entire side of the frog, starting from the nostril. This line separates the red dorsal surface from the strongly marbled black and white ventral surface. There is a white spot in the pits. Ecology and behaviour This species is normally associated with rainforest and wet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Large Toadlet
The large toadlet or great toadlet or major toadlet (''Pseudophryne major'') is a species of ground-dwelling frog native to eastern Queensland (including Moreton and North Stradbroke Island) and northern New South Wales, Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... Description It is a relatively large species for its genus reaching about 40 mm in length, making it the largest Australian "toadlet". It is normally red-brown on the back with darker marbling and scattered warts and ridges. There is often a red mid-dorsal stripe present. There is a golden yellow patch in the armpits and the side and arms are bluish grey. The ventral surface is dark brown or black with yellowish white marbling. Its snout is relatively sharp. Ecology and behaviour This specie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dendy's Toadlet
Dendy's toadlet (''Pseudophryne dendyi'') is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, and intermittent freshwater marsh A marsh is a wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p Marshes can often be found at ...es. References Pseudophryne Amphibians of New South Wales Amphibians of Victoria (Australia) Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1892 Frogs of Australia {{Myobatrachidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Ranges Toadlet
The Central Ranges toadlet (''Pseudophryne robinsoni''), or Everard Ranges toadlet, is a species of small frog that is endemic to Australia. History The species was first discovered by Mike Tyler in 1970, but was thought at the time to be an isolated eastern population of '' Pseudophryne occidentalis'', and was not formally described until 2012. The specific epithet honours Dr Tony Robinson, formerly of the South Australian Department for the Environment and Natural Resources. Description The species grows to 23–26 mm (males) and 27–28 (females) in length ( SVL). Colouration of the warty upper body is pale brown, khaki or grey, with dark blotches, and with pale orange-brown patches on the upper arms; the belly is smooth and black with white markings; the limbs are short, with unwebbed toes and fingers. Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the arid Everard and Musgrave Ranges of extreme north-western South Australia, in Australia's Central Ranges bioregion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Corroboree Frog
The northern corroboree frog (''Pseudophryne pengilleyi'') is a species of Australian ground frog, native to southeastern Australia. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q4670177 Pseudophryne Amphibians described in 1985 Frogs of Australia Amphibians of New South Wales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copper-backed Brood Frog
The copper-backed brood frog (''Pseudophryne raveni'') is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes from Mount Tamborine to Nerang. Description Not to be confused with the cane toad Rhinella marina The cane toad (''Rhinella marina''), also known as the giant neotropical toad or marine toad, is a large, terrestrial true toad native to South and mainland Central America, but which has been introduced to various islands throughout Oceania ..., this toadlet is native to Australia and can be easily distinguished by the following characteristics. Both males and females of this species reach an adult length of . Its back will be a dark black-red brown or copper. Sides are coppery grey with a distinct black stripe extending from its nostril through its eye, along its sides conjoini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douglas' Toadlet
Douglas' toad (''Pseudophryne douglasi'') is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to Western Australia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, rivers, freshwater marshes, freshwater spring Spring(s) may refer to: Common uses * Spring (season), a season of the year * Spring (device), a mechanical device that stores energy * Spring (hydrology), a natural source of water * Spring (mathematics), a geometric surface in the shape of a ...s, and rocky areas. The frog's back is brown with an orange stripe in the middle of the lower back. It has an orange triangle on the snout. The belly is smooth and mottled black and white. Length is typically 30 mm. References * Hero, J.-M. & Roberts, D. 2004. * Pseudophryne Amphibians of Western Australia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1964 Frogs of Australia {{WesternAustralia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Günther's Toadlet
Günther's toadlet (''Pseudophryne guentheri'') is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, intermittent rivers, swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land Arable land (from the la, arabilis, "able to be ploughed") is any land capable of being ploughed and used to grow crops.''Oxford English Dictionary'', "arable, ''adj''. and ''n.''" Oxford University Press (Oxford), 2013. Alternatively, for the ..., and pastureland. References Pseudophryne Amphibians of Western Australia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1882 Frogs of Australia {{WesternAustralia-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
