Northern Flinders Ranges froglet
The northern Flinders Ranges froglet (Crinia flindersensis), or Flinders Springs froglet, is a species of small frog that is endemic to Australia.
| Northern Flinders Ranges froglet | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Myobatrachidae |
| Genus: | Crinia |
| Species: | C. flindersensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Crinia flindersensis | |
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| Approximate distribution
(Southern Australia) Range | |
Description
The species grows up to about 25 mm in length (SVL). Colouration is brown on the back, with darker patches; the belly is white with small brown spots; the male has a grey-brown throat. The fingers and toes are unwebbed.[1]
Behaviour
Eggs are laid beneath rocks in slow-flowing creeks.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the northern Flinders Ranges of South Australia.[1]
References
- "Crinia flindersensis". FrogID. Australian Museum. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
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