Post by AussieSurvival on Sept 20, 2008 10:39:56 GMT 9.5
Eastern Common Froglet ( Crinia signifera )
Description
The Eastern Common Froglet is a small brown or grey frog with variable markings. It has a dark triangular mark on the upper lip and darker bands on the legs. There is a small white spot at the base of each arm. The underside is a similar colour to the back but may be mottled with white spots.
Other Names
Common Eastern Froglet
Size
3cm
Food
small insects
Breeding
the female lays about 200 eggs in small clusters on submerged vegetation
Range
South eastern Australia, from Adelaide to Brisbane. Also found in Tasmania.
Classification
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Myobatrachidae
Genus: Crinia
Species: signifera
Common Name: Eastern Common Froglet
Description
The Eastern Common Froglet is a small brown or grey frog with variable markings. It has a dark triangular mark on the upper lip and darker bands on the legs. There is a small white spot at the base of each arm. The underside is a similar colour to the back but may be mottled with white spots.
Other Names
Common Eastern Froglet
Size
3cm
Food
small insects
Breeding
the female lays about 200 eggs in small clusters on submerged vegetation
Range
South eastern Australia, from Adelaide to Brisbane. Also found in Tasmania.
Classification
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Myobatrachidae
Genus: Crinia
Species: signifera
Common Name: Eastern Common Froglet