Family
Myobatrachidae
Description
Grey or Grey-brown above, irregularly flecked and mottled darker brown, paratoid glands paler than the rest of the dorsum, orange patches in groin and behind the knee
Habits
Nocturnal. Burrowing frog - call is a short "rasp"
Habitat
Forest, Woodland, usually found wherever monsoon rains result in temporarily flooded ground in grassland or woodland.
Notes
This species is an unusual frog in that it is a dietary specialist; eating 90% termites.
Breeding
Breeds in the wet season across the northern NT
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Insects, termites.
Details
Common Name: |
Floodplain Toadlet |
Scientific Name: |
Uperoleia inundata |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Anura |
Class: |
Amphibia |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
25mm |
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