Distribution and Habitat

Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: Australia

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South-western Queensland and north-western New South Wales. The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 325100 km2

Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
Found in a wide variety of dry woodland (mulga woodland) and plains habitats. Often in association with river overflows and at waterholes. Breeds in areas temporarily flooded by spring and summer rains. Breeding and larvae unknown.

Trends and Threats
No known declines and extent of occurrence >20,000km2.

Threats
None known.

Conservation Measures
None in place.

References

Barker, J., Grigg, G. C., and Tyler, M. J. (1995). A Field Guide to Australian Frogs. Surrey Beatty and Sons, New South Wales.

Cogger, H.G. (1992). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia. Reed Books, New South Wales.

Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2008 Uperoleia capitulata: Small-headed Toadlet <https://amphibiaweb.org/species/3607> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Nov 29, 2024.

Citation: AmphibiaWeb. 2024. <https://amphibiaweb.org> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed 29 Nov 2024.

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