Limnodynastes salmini


Salmon-striped Frog

Photos

  • Limnodynastes salmini
    Photo: Jodi Rowley
  • Limnodynastes salmini
    Photo: Jodi Rowley
  • Limnodynastes salmini
    Photo: Jodi Rowley
  • Limnodynastes salmini
    Photo: Stephen Mahony

Distribution

Distribution map for Limnodynastes salmini
Found east and west of the ranges in QLD from Bowen, south through inland NSW to West Wyalong.

Conservation Status

What does it mean?

Federal Conservation Status (EPBC Act)

Unlisted

IUCN Red List

Least Concern

Photos

  • Limnodynastes salmini
    Photo: Jodi Rowley
  • Limnodynastes salmini
    Photo: Jodi Rowley
  • Limnodynastes salmini
    Photo: Jodi Rowley
  • Limnodynastes salmini
    Photo: Stephen Mahony

Frog Calls

Call recorded by Dave Stewart

Call recorded by Dinah Hall

Call recorded by Mitchell Holland

Calling Period

Species Information

Description

A large species of frog reaching up to 7.5 cm in body length. It has a grey-brown or brown back with darker patches and spots. There are three distinct salmon-pink or orange stripes: one along each side and one along the middle of the back. The belly is white. The backs of the thighs are brown with white spots. The pupil is horizontal and the iris is golden-brown. Fingers are unwebbed and toes are slightly webbed, both without discs.

Habitats

Occurs under logs and bark and near flooded areas in many different habitats, sometimes even in disturbed habitat.

Breeding Biology

Eggs are laid as a foamy mass on the surface of dams, flooded roadside ditches, or grassland. Tadpoles can reach a total length of up to 7 cm and are dark brown in colour. They often remain at the bottom of water bodies, and take at least one and a half months to develop into frogs. Breeds during spring to autumn.

Similar Species

Looks similar to Limnodynastes fletcheri, Limnodynastes peronii, and Limnodynastes tasmaniensis in its distribution, but all of these species lack distinct salmon-pink or orange stripes.