The floodplain toadlet (''Uperoleia inundata'') is a species of frog in the family

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habitat

The floodplain toadlet is endemic to northern

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ranging from the Timor sea to the

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. The floodplain toadlet natural habitats are

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or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and intermittent freshwater marshes.

Conservation status

The population of the species is stable and is on the least concerned list. The species faces no threats.

References

Uperoleia Amphibians of Queensland Amphibians of the Northern Territory Amphibians of Western Australia Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1981 Frogs of Australia {{WesternAustralia-stub