Great barred river-frog
A species of Mixophyes Scientific name : Mixophyes fasciolatus Genus : Mixophyes
Great barred river-frog, A species of Mixophyes
Scientific name: Mixophyes fasciolatus
Genus: Mixophyes
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Description
The Great Barred Frog (Mixophyes fasciolatus) is an Australian ground-dwelling frog of the genus Mixophyes.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
As a carnivorous species, great barred river-frog primarily feeds on small invertebrates. It exhibits a remarkable preference for arthropods, especially spiders and insects. In the environment, great barred river-frog often forages among leaf-litter, consuming a diet rich in ants, beetles, and other small invertebrate fauna.
AdultSize
large
Appearance
Great barred river-frog is a large, robust frog whose rough-textured skin resembles bark camouflaging it in its forest environment. Predominantly a khaki-brown hue, it's punctuated with scattered darker spots. A distinctive yellow stripe graces the length of its back, beginning between the eyes and terminating at the vent. Neither age, gender, nor subspecies cause any appreciable variation in its appearance.
Behavior
Great barred river-frog is primarily nocturnal, hunting for small invertebrates during the damp twilight hours. This frog has unique parental care behaviors, with males guarding eggs laid in terrestrial nests. Solitary in nature, it seldom interacts with others outside breeding. Great barred river-frog uses camouflage for survival, blending into leaf litters within its subtropical rainforest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Australian ground frogs Genus
Mixophyes Species
Great barred river-frog 
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