Remote froglet
A species of Crinia Scientific name : Crinia remota Genus : Crinia
Remote froglet, A species of Crinia
Scientific name: Crinia remota
Genus: Crinia
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Description
The Remote Froglet (Crinia remota) is a species of frog in the Myobatrachidae family. It is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, coastal freshwater lagoons, and canals and ditches.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Remote froglet's diet mainly consists of small invertebrates. These ground-dwelling frogs are prevalently insectivorous but show a predilection for picking off arthropods like spiders and beetles from foliage; a versatile strategy that allows them to exploit diverse food resources.
AdultSize
small
Appearance
Remote froglet is a small, plump, frog-like creature with smooth, moist skin. It bears a dark brown to grey color, with its underbelly being slightly lighter. Their peculiar call or song, heard especially during the rainy season, is the most distinct feature of this species. Visible differences due to age or gender have not been extensively documented.
Behavior
Remote froglet is a nocturnal, solitary species exhibiting unique reproductive ritual of calling from water-filled crevices. Displaying territorial behavior, remote froglet aggressively defend their breeding sites, complementing survival adaptation in isolated rocky terrain. They feed on small invertebrates in their natural habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Australian ground frogs Genus
Crinia Species
Remote froglet 
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