Bibron's toadlet [SEP] parent taxon
Bibron's toadlet
The Bibron's toadlet or brown toadlet ("Pseudophryne bibronii") is a species of Australian ground-dwelling frog that, although having declined over much of its range, is widespread through most of New South Wales, Victoria, south-eastern Queensland and eastern South Australia, including Kangaroo Island.
Description.
This species is variable and may represent more than one species. It grows to about 30mm in length and is brown, grey or black above, often with scattered red spots.
of the thigh.
Behaviour and ecology.
This species inhabits areas that are likely to be inundated after rain. This can be anything from coastal swamps, creeks, temporary ponds/roadside ditches in forest, cleared land, heathland and even sub-alpine areas. When threatened, the Bibron's toadlet will often lie on its back, unresponsive, pretending to be dead. This performance had been reported to last for up to an hour.
Behaviour and ecology Reproduction.
The males attract the females by making a