Western banjo frog
A species of Australian swamp frogs, Also known as Pobblebonk frog Scientific name : Limnodynastes dorsalis Genus : Australian swamp frogs
Western banjo frog, A species of Australian swamp frogs
Also known as:
Pobblebonk frog
Scientific name: Limnodynastes dorsalis
Genus: Australian swamp frogs
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Description
Limnodynastes dorsalis is a frog species from the family Myobatrachidae. The informal names for this species are western banjo frog, pobblebonk, sand frog, chazwazzers and bullfrog. It is one of the endemic amphibians of Western Australia....
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Western banjo frog displays insectivorous feeding habits, primarily predating on arthropods. It has a distinct preference for consuming ants and termites, oftentimes foraging through leaf litter and under logs to find these dietary staples.
AdultSize
large
Appearance
The western banjo frog is a medium-sized frog with a distinctively robust and round body. It possesses limitlessly smooth, damp skin ranging from a sandy-brown to a dominant olive-green color. The most prominent mark is the longitudinal dorsal stripe which has a contrasting darker color. This stripe is broadly flanked by a similarly dark marbling. There are no significant differences between genders or ages.
Behavior
Western banjo frog is a nocturnal species that is mainly active during the rainy season. It demonstrates unique breeding behavior, building foam nests above water, which when saturated, drop the eggs into the water. This species is typically solitary outside of mating season, and territorial delineation is common among males.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Australian ground frogs Genus
Australian swamp frogs Species
Western banjo frog 
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