Choerophryne koeypad

Conservation Status

Calling Period

Description

A small species of frog, reaching up to 2.1 cm in body length. Body is triangular in appearance, with a short snout. The back is light brown to straw coloured, with irregular dark brown mottling, which occasionally connect to form extensive dark patches down the back. There is a pale beige line from the line down the back, interrupted by the dark mottling and blotches. The belly, throat, and underside of limbs are pale pinkish-grey, with small white spots and blotches. The thigs are light grey, with straw-coloured markings. Fingers and toes are unwebbed, both with large discs. Finger discs are larger than toe discs, and are “T-shaped”. This species was formally described as new to science in 2025. It represents the only species in its genus within Australia, and is more closely related to frogs from Papua New Guinea than other Australian frogs. The common name and species name are derived from the local Kalaw Kawaw Ya language for “rocky mountain”, referencing its habitat.

Breeding Biology

The breeding biology of this species is unknown. However, it is assumed that eggs are laid terrestrially, as with other similar species. Tadpoles have not been recorded but it is hypothesised that tadpoles develop entirely within the eggs and hatch as tiny frogs.

Similar Species

Does not look similar to any other species in its distribution.