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Lea's Frog

Geocrinia leai

A small terrestrial frog species endemic to southwestern Australia, belonging to the Myobatrachidae family, characterized by its specialized adaptation to wet forest and heathland environments.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Temperate southwestern Australian regions with high moisture, including wet sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and areas with dense ground vegetation and seasonal water bodies.

Ecological Role

Plays a critical role in local ecosystem food webs as both predator of small invertebrates and potential prey for larger animals, contributing to biodiversity maintenance in fragile Australian ecosystems.

Morphology

SKIN COAT Smooth, moist skin with potential camouflage coloration matching forest floor environments
LIMBS WINGS Short, muscular limbs adapted for ground movement and limited jumping
HEAD SENSORY Relatively large eyes, short snout, well-developed tympanum for sound perception
BODY STRUCTURE Small-sized frog, typically 25-35 mm in body length, with compact body and relatively short limbs

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: https://doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.4.52270

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