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Uperoleia capitulata Davies, McDonald and Corben, 1986
Small-headed Toadlet
family: Myobatrachidae
subfamily: Myobatrachinae
genus: Uperoleia
Conservation Status (definitions)
IUCN Red List Status Account Least Concern (LC)
CITES No CITES Listing
National Status None
Regional Status None

   

 

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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.



Originally submitted by: Jean-Marc Hero et. al. (first posted 2002-04-05)
Edited by: Ambika Sopory (2008-09-17)

Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2008 Uperoleia capitulata: Small-headed Toadlet <https://amphibiaweb.org/species/3607> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Mar 28, 2024.



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