Family

Hylidae

Description

Large flat-headed frog, ranging in colour from grey through various shades of brown to dull pink above and white below, except for the throat which may be flecked with brown. Juveniles frequently birght emerald green.

Habits

Nocturnal. A burrowing frog usually seen above ground only after rain.

Habitat

Most common in Monsoon forest but also in open forest, woodland and dry rockland.

Breeding

Early in wet, clumps of eggs are loosely attached to plants in small pools and swamps.

Parks

Kakadu National Park

Diet

Carnivore, Beetles; grasshoppers; termites and even frogs.

Details

Common Name: Giant Frog Scientific Name: Cyclorana australis
Sub Order: Unavailable Order: Anura
Class: Amphibia Category: Native
Status: Least Concern Size: 100mm

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