Distribution and Habitat

Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: Australia

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Known from a small area in the north-west section of Northern Territory, the western edge of the Arnhem Land escarpment. The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 7300 km2

Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
Known from sandy soils at the edge of temporary creeks. Only males have been seen. Breeding biology and tadpoles unknown.

Trends and Threats
Few records from a remote region. Few threatening processes are believed to be acting upon the taxon. No further information can be added to the existing database.

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.

Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2008 Uperoleia arenicola: Jabiru Toadlet <https://amphibiaweb.org/species/3604> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Dec 3, 2024.

Citation: AmphibiaWeb. 2024. <https://amphibiaweb.org> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed 3 Dec 2024.

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