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| Cophixalus concinnus Tyler, 1979. |
The Elegant Frog (Cophixalus concinnus) is a critically endangered species of amphibian. This particular frog species is found in Australias's montane rainforests. They are usually under logs and in leaf litter. Their geographic range within Australia is less than 100 km^2.[1]
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[edit] Characteristics
These frogs are grey on their backs with pale or orange patches.The belly is usually white, yellow or brown. Their size is usually around 25 mm. The texture of the entire frog is smooth. The fingers and toes are large pads but they are not webbed. Their call sounds like a number of clicks or a rattle that lasts for a few seconds.[1]
[edit] Ecology
This species is often located in Australian rainforests at high elevations. They are usually found on the forest floor in leaf litter. Their mating calls occur on tree trunks, logs and bushes. They are Terrestrial breeders. Their Unpigmented eggs are laid underneath rocks or logs with moist soil. They are laid in a string. [2]
[edit] Conservation
This species is listed as critically endangered because its occurence is less then 100 km^2, and it's area occupancy is less then 10 km^2. The individuals are located in a single location, and there is also a prediction that a decline in the frog's mature species will occur because of Global warning.[3] Other threats often occur in Australian National Parks that are located in the Wet Tropics. These threats are often caused by the impacts humans have on the parks. Some of these treats include erosion from human traffic, increased visitation, and the development of walking tracks and other facilities designed for tourists.[2]
