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Western Banjo Frog
Animalia Limnodynastidae

Western Banjo Frog

Limnodynastes dorsalis

A medium-sized ground-dwelling amphibian native to southwestern Australia, characterized by distinctive dorsal coloration and robust body structure.

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Western Banjo Frog
Western Banjo Frog
Western Banjo Frog
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Inhabits temperate woodland, grassland, and wetland regions of southwestern Australia, preferring areas with seasonal water bodies and moist substrate

Ecological Role

Key predator in invertebrate control, serves as indicator species for ecosystem health, contributes to food web dynamics in Australian terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Textured, slightly granular skin with variable brown, gray, and olive coloration, dorsal stripe prominent
  • LIMBS WINGS Strong hind limbs adapted for jumping, webbed feet for swimming, shorter front limbs
  • HEAD SENSORY Large, protruding eyes with horizontal pupils, wide mouth with pronounced tympanum for sound reception
  • BODY STRUCTURE Robust, compact body with muscular limbs, typically 50-75 mm in body length, weight ranges 20-45 g
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Aussie Oc
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