Copper-backed broodfrog
A species of Pseudophryne Scientific name : Pseudophryne raveni Genus : Pseudophryne
Copper-backed broodfrog, A species of Pseudophryne
Scientific name: Pseudophryne raveni
Genus: Pseudophryne
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Description
Pseudophryne raveni is a species of frog in the Myobatrachidae family. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes from Mount Tamborine to Nerang.
General Info
Lifespan
5-6 years
Diet
Copper-backed broodfrog primarily feeds on small invertebrates, like beetles and spiders. Its diet is notably seasonal, with a predilection for soft-bodied insects during rainy months, ensuring easy digestion.
AdultSize
small
Appearance
Copper-backed broodfrog is a small species of frog with a stout body, noticeably warty, granular skin. It exhibits a unique coloration pattern, predominantly black with vibrant patches of red or orange along the sides and limbs. The underbelly is marbled with white. There are no wings, horns, or tails. Notable are its conspicuous parotoid glands located behind the eyes. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Copper-backed broodfrog is a solitary, nocturnal species known for its concealed lifestyle, spending daytime in makeshift shelters and only emerging at night to feed on insects and arachnids. Males demonstrate unique vocalization patterns for mating calls. They breed in moist habitats, attaching eggs to objects submerged in water-trending environments. The species does not exhibit explicit territorial behavior.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Australian ground frogs Genus
Pseudophryne Species
Copper-backed broodfrog 
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