Ornate Burrowing Frog

Platyplectrum ornatum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Limnodynastidae

About

The ornate burrowing frog is a species of ground frog native to Australia. It was moved to the genus Opisthodon in 2006, following a major revision of amphibians, and is now classified in the genus Platyplectrum.

Fun Fact

It has the smallest genome known to any frog, and is even smaller than that of many birds.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in both wet sclerophyll forest in coastal areas and in woodland in more arid regions.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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