Corroboree Frog
by Nick and Blair
Description
The Corroboree frog has yellow and black stripes on its back. Adults reach a length of 2.5-3cm. Their call is a short ''squelch".
Distribution
It is found in alpine regions in Australia including the Kosciuszko National Park.
Habitat and Ecology
I eats small black ants and other invertebrates. It lives in pools and bogs. It lays 20 -30 large eggs.
Threats
The damage to the corroboree frogs 'breeding sites by feral pigs and horses is a threat. The disease-chytrid fungus is also killing the frogs.
Recovery Strategies
We need to undertake off site rearing of tadpoles and frogs. We also need to protect their habitat from damage by pigs and horses.
Prime CorFrog
Photos are from Wikimedia Commons.
Information is from http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspecies/