Wrinkled toadlet
A species of Uperoleia Scientific name : Uperoleia rugosa Genus : Uperoleia
Wrinkled toadlet, A species of Uperoleia
Scientific name: Uperoleia rugosa
Genus: Uperoleia
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Description
The wrinkled toadlet (Uperoleia rugosa), is a small, ground-dwelling frog native to eastern Australia. It is also commonly called the red-groined toadlet or the chubby gungan.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
The dietary habits of wrinkled toadlet predominantly center around small invertebrates. Key components of this diet includes small arthropods and various insect larva, which it actively forages for under ground debris.
AdultSize
small
Appearance
Wrinkled toadlet is a small frog with a round body encased in rough, granular skin. Its coloration varies between shades of brown, grey, or green, often with darker patches and a pale underbelly. Males have distinctive vocal sacs on the sides of their body, used during mating calls. The absence of prominent distinguishing features like horns or wings further accentuates its camouflage strategy in its native habitat.
Behavior
Wrinkled toadlet exhibits a distinctive, complex mating ritual during breeding seasons, where males engage in intense vocal performance to attract females. This nocturnal species is predominantly solitary outside of mating periods, marking its territory with unique acoustical signals. Adapted well to its arid habitat, wrinkled toadlet's moisture-retaining skin plays a crucial role for survival and evasion from predators through camouflage.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Australian ground frogs Genus
Uperoleia Species
Wrinkled toadlet 
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