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AUSTRALIAN POISONOUS
FROGS
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Pseudophryne major
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Family: Myobatrachidae
Genus: Pseudophryne
Species: major
Common Names
Large Toadlet , Marbled Toadlet
Countries
Australia
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Species Distribution Map
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Taxonomy and Biology
Adult length: 30mm
Description
Dorsal surface, flanks arms and legs are grey , greyish brown or brown
with irregular dark brown flecking, mottling or marbling and with a
yellow blotch at the base of the forearm and with or without a yellowish
coccygeal stripe. Underside of arms and legs are dark brown to black
with small white to yellow spots or dotting. Ventral surface and throat
is brown or black with white to yellowish mottling or marbling.
Habitat
Wet sclerophyll forest near creeks or boggy soils.
Habits
No information available
Prey
No information available
Poison Activity
Poison Type: No information available
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