Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Mt Elliot Frog , Mt Elliot Nursery-frog. Cophixalus mcdonaldi | |
Family : | "Nursery Frogs" Microhylidae |
Description : | Rare. Length 2cm. Greyish-brown to dark brown. Has a buzzing sound for a mating call. Eggs are laid in a moist area under leaf litter, logs and vegetation. No tadpole stage, a fully developed froglet hatches. |
Typical Habitat : | Rainforest above 900m |
Distribution : | Only found at Mt. Elliot. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
NCA : | Rare |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
NCA = Nature Conservation Act (Queensland) |
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