A large endemic Australian ground-dwelling frog species native to eastern Australia, characterized by distinctive barred pattern and significant body size.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Subtropical and temperate rainforest ecosystems, wet sclerophyll forests, and riparian zones in eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales, typically at elevations between 100-1000 meters above sea level.
Ecological Role
Key predator in forest ecosystems, controlling invertebrate populations; indicator species for forest and stream ecosystem health; plays critical role in food web dynamics.
Morphology
SKIN COATSmooth, slightly moist skin with camouflage coloration of browns, grays, and greens
LIMBS WINGSPowerful, muscular hind limbs adapted for terrestrial locomotion and short jumping distances, webbed toes for occasional aquatic movement
HEAD SENSORYLarge eyes with horizontal pupils, broad head with wide mouth, excellent peripheral vision and hearing adaptations
BODY STRUCTURELarge-bodied frog, body length 70-105 mm, robust build with muscular limbs, dorsal surface featuring distinctive dark and light barred pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Will Brown
