Red-crowned toadlet
A species of Pseudophryne Scientific name : Pseudophryne australis Genus : Pseudophryne
Red-crowned toadlet, A species of Pseudophryne
Scientific name: Pseudophryne australis
Genus: Pseudophryne
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Description
The red-crowned toadlet, (Pseudophryne australis) is a species of Australian ground frog, restricted to the Sydney Basin, New South Wales. It is only found around sandstone escarpment areas around Sydney, from Ourimbah in the north, Nowra to the south and the Blue Mountains areas to the west. Pretty Beach Public School is one of the few safe havens for this species.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Red-crowned toadlet is a predominantly insectivorous species, deriving most of its nutrition from a variety of small arthropods. Its diet primarily consists of ants, spiders, beetles and occasionally, smaller amphibians.
AdultSize
small
Appearance
Red-crowned toadlet is a small frog with a rugged body texture. It has an inky black color with distinct golden to orange-red patches. Females tend to be larger than males. Their undersides are granular and have a marbling of black and white. Notably, it has a short snout and its back legs are robust, facilitating the frog's burrowing behavior.
Behavior
Red-crowned toadlet is a nocturnal species, typically solitary except during breeding season. It exhibits unique burrowing behaviors that largely contribute to its terrestrial lifestyle. During dry periods, red-crowned toadlet enters a state of torpor, a form of short-term hibernation adapted to survive adverse conditions. Red-crowned toadlet is well-known for the males' extended mate-guarding behavior, demonstrating strong territoriality.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Australian ground frogs Genus
Pseudophryne Species
Red-crowned toadlet 
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