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Distribution and Habitat

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Coast and adjacent areas of New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland. Also in eastern Victoria (Gippsland).The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 175900 km2
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Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors

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Inhabit rocky and mountain streams in rainforest and wet forest including swamps. Often found on shrubs and low vegetation beside creeks and streamside ponds. Seldom in still water.Breeds in summer and spring. Males call from rocky riverbanks or streamside vegetation. Eggs are attached to submerged vegetation in streams and ponds. Larvae take 12 weeks to metamorphose.
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No known declines and large extent of occurrence.ThreatsIn the past logging in rainforest was a threat. Development and clearing of wet sclerophyll and swamps is more relevant in the present times. Introduced fish, i.e. trout.Conservation MeasuresNone in place.
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