Barking Frog

Southern Queensland through central New South Wales and into north-western Victoria and South Australia.The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 808000 km2.

Woodlands and river floodplains. Often associated with slow moving or still water in isolated ponds, dams, lakes and occasionally rivers. By day they hide under large rocks and logs and have been found in cracks in dried mud. In dry weather they often aggregate in groups. By night they are found alongside water.Breeding is varied. In wetter areas it breeds from October to March in drier areas it breeds after heavy rains. Males call from floating vegetation. About 300 eggs are contained within a floating foam nest. Eggs hatch after one day and metamorphose after 1-2 months.

No known decline and large extent of occurrence.ThreatsNone known.Conservation MeasuresNone in place.