Biology:Cave-dwelling frog
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Scientific classification 
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| Missing taxonomy template (fix): | Pelodryas |
| Species: | Template:Taxonomy/PelodryasP. cavernicola
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| Template:Taxonomy/PelodryasPelodryas cavernicola (Tyler & Davies, 1979)
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The cave-dwelling frog (Pelodryas cavernicola) is a large species of tree frog in the family Pelodryadidae. It is endemic to the extreme north-west of Australia, particularly the Mitchell Plateau (including Mitchell River National Park), Prince Regent River region, the Mueller Ranges and Bigge Island. As suggested by its name, the cave-dwelling frog inhabits caves and deep crevices in the rocky escarpments that typify the Kimberleys region.[2]
The appearance of the cave-dwelling frog is typical of the genus Pelodryas which are large, green tree frogs. Two other species of Pelodryas inhabit the Kimberleys: the Australian green tree frog and Magnificent tree frog, but the cave-dwelling frog is smaller and slighter in build than both of these species.[3]
References
- ↑ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Litoria cavernicola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T41031A78434022.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/41031/78434022. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Anstis, Marion (2013). Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia. Sydney, NSW: Reed New Holland. p. 200-203. ISBN 9781921517310.
- ↑ Cogger, Harold G. (2014). Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia. Collingwood, VIC: CSIRO Publishing. p. 164-165. ISBN 0643109781.
Wikidata ☰ Q1042681 entry
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