Northern corroboree frog explained

The northern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi) is a species of Australian ground frog, native to southeastern Australia.[1] It is differentiated by the southern corrboree frog by having slightly narrower and greener stripes, while also being smaller.[2] Northern corroboree frogs live in waterlogged grasslands and adjacent woodlands. Northern corrboree frogs spend most of their time in the woodlands, going to the waterlogged grasslands in the summer to breed. Females lay around 25 eggs in damp vegetation, and hatch when water levels rise. The northern corrboree frog is listed as critically endangered and has decreased massively, due to chytrid, weeds, droughts, climate change, and livestock.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Pseudophryne pengilleyi Wells & Wellington, 1985 . Australian Biological Resources Study. 15 March 2017 . Australian Faunal Directory. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australian Government. 25 March 2022. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
  2. Web site: Directorate . ACT Government; PositionTitle=Manager; SectionName=Coordination and Revenue; Corporate=Environment and Planning . 2023-01-16 . Northern Corroboree Frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi) . 2023-11-26 . www.environment.act.gov.au . en.