Distribution and Habitat

Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: Australia

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South-west corner of Western Australia. From Gingin in the north, inland to Dumbleyung and east to the vicinity of Cape Le Grand. The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 115300 km2.

Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
Occurs in coastal plains and forests where there is ample shallow water in winter. Lives amongst vegetation beside creeks or soaks. Breeding occurs from July to October on cold nights. About 70 large eggs are laid separately in shallow seep water and sometimes in roadside gutters. Tadpoles develop in about 4 - 7 weeks.

Trends and Threats
No known declines and large extent of occurrence.

Threats
None listed, but increasing development along the coast of Western Australia may pose a threat in the future.

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.

Tyler, M.J., Smith, L.A., and Johnstone, R.E. (1994). Frogs of Western Australia. Western Australian Museum, Perth.

Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2008 Crinia georgiana: Quacking Frog <http://amphibiaweb.org/species/3555> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Jun 18, 2019.

Citation: AmphibiaWeb. 2019. <http://amphibiaweb.org> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed 18 Jun 2019.

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