General Description
Body dark green, grey or brown with dark raised patches on its back. Arms, throat and hind legs a bright orange-yellow colour. Black-and-white pattern on the belly. Up to 3.5 cm long.
Biology
Southern Toadlets live in tunnels in the forest during their breeding season from March to May. Male toadlets guard the eggs masses laid by the females.
Distribution
South-eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Most habitats, including damp areas in sclerophyll forests.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Small frog with black and white marbling on belly and bright orange/yellow patches on underside.
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Colours
Green, Brown, Black, White, Orange
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Maximum Size
3.5 cm
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Habitats
Wetland, Urban, DryForest, WetForest, Woodland, Mallee, Grassland
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Diet
Insects
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Endemicity
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Endangered, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Least concern
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
Lucas, 1892
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Common Name
Southern Toadlet
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Species Name
semimarmorata
