Fleay's barred-frog
A species of Mixophyes Scientific name : Mixophyes fleayi Genus : Mixophyes
Fleay's barred-frog, A species of Mixophyes
Scientific name: Mixophyes fleayi
Genus: Mixophyes
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Description
The Fleay's Barred Frog (Mixophyes fleayi) is a large species of frog restricted to small pockets of rainforest in northern New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland, Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
The primary diet of fleay's barred-frog comprises a variety of smaller creatures. In particular, it feeds on insects, worms, and small vertebrates like lizards. Its hunting strategy includes active foraging supplemented by ambush predation.
AdultSize
large
Appearance
Fleay's barred-frog is a medium-sized frog, with robust body shape and warty skin often similar to the texture of tree bark. It sports a dusky brown to tan coloration on top, lightening towards its underparts, and exhibits a series of distinct darker cross bands on its limbs. Notably, it has a pointed snout and strong hind legs indicative of its burrowing habit. There's no significant difference in appearance between males and females or across different age groups.
Behavior
Fleay's barred-frog are predominantly nocturnal, partaking in food-seeking activities after sunset. Notably solitary, they maintain and defend individual territories. Fleay's barred-frog vocalizes distinctive advertisement calls to attract mates. Typically, their survival tactic chiefly involves camouflage within their rainforest habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Australian ground frogs Genus
Mixophyes Species
Fleay's barred-frog 
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