Günther's toadlet
A species of Pseudophryne Scientific name : Pseudophryne guentheri Genus : Pseudophryne
Günther's toadlet, A species of Pseudophryne
Scientific name: Pseudophryne guentheri
Genus: Pseudophryne
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Description
The Günther's Toadlet (Pseudophryne guentheri) is a species of frog in the Myobatrachidae family. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, intermittent rivers, swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, and pastureland.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Günther's toadlet is primarily an insectivore, with a diet consisting largely of ants and termites. It uses its strong legs and toes to uncover hidden food items beneath the soil surface.
AdultSize
medium
Appearance
Günther's toadlet is a small-sized amphibian with a distinctive robust body topped with complex skin textures varying between warts and smooth patches. A key feature is its dark brown color that's often speckled with orange or yellow spots. Both genders showcase a cream-colored chest area. However, as a type of frog, it doesn’t have any horns, wings or tails.
Behavior
Günther's toadlet displays a predominantly nocturnal lifestyle, typically emerging to forage for small invertebrates during the night. This species, which practices refined territoriality, employs unique vocalizations to defend its zone. Unusually, during breeding, males construct nests from plant debris, a rare trait among anurans. Günther's toadlet also manifests an exceptional survival tactic, becoming semi-dormant during arid periods until rains trigger activation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Australian ground frogs Genus
Pseudophryne Species
Günther's toadlet 
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