Threatened species of Pseudophryne corroboree


  • Threatened species of Corroboree frog

Nature

Major threats include habitat loss, change and fragmentation caused by drought, fire, development and recreational activities, livestock and feral pig grazing and trampling.

Background

A small frog (toadlet) that has striking irregular yellow-green to lime green and black stripes along its back. The yellow stripes are less than half the width of the adjacent dark stripes. The belly is covered in black, yellow and white blotches. Found in sub-alpine and montane areas of Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia. Alpine, sub-alpine and montane forest habitats. Breeds in pools or bogs surrounded by short wet heath or wet tussock grassland.

Incidence

Listed as "Critically Endangered" by the IUCN Red List.


© 2021-2024 AskTheFox.org by Vacilando.org
Official presentation at encyclopedia.uia.org