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AUSTRALIAN POISONOUS
FROGS
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Pseudophryne semimarmorata
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Family: Myobatrachidae
Genus: Pseudophryne
Species: semimarmorata
Common Names
Southern Toadlet
Countries
Australia
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Species Distribution Map
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Taxonomy and Biology
Adult length: 30mm
Description
Dorsal surface, flanks, arms and legs are olive green, olive or olive
brown with irregular darker flecking with or without some darker spotting
on the body. Thigh gland on each hind leg is usually a paler brown or
orange. Throat, posterior ventral surface and underside of arms and
legs are usually yellowish brown to orange or occasionally pinkish.
Remainder of ventral surface is marbled or mottled black and white.
Habitat
Cool temperate sclerophyll forest with creeks and damp soils.
Habits
No information available
Prey
No information available
Poison Activity
Poison Type: Pumiliotoxins, Pseudophryamines
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