Limnodynastes peronii
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Striped Marsh Frog
Also known as:
Brown-striped Frog, Brown Frog
These frogs are commonly heard all up and down the east coast of Australia, but they are maddeningly hard to see. They make a soft "toc" sound, repeated every few seconds, that echoes and bounces such that its origin is extremely difficult to pinpoint. I spent at least ten minutes within three feet of this frog before I finally saw it.
Here is a complete list of the reptiles and frogs I saw on this trip to Australia.
This cheerfully fat frog was lurking beneath an old board that also covered a couple of skinks. The skinks dispersed quickly when the board was gently lifted, but the frog just sat there in its fat froggy way.
Printed references:
- Barker, J., Grigg, G. C., Tyler, M. J. 1995. A Field Guide to Australian Frogs
- Cogger, H. G. 2014. Reptiles & Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition
- Hoser, R. T. 1989. Australian Reptiles & Frogs