Taudactylus liemi


Liem's Tinker Frog

Photos

  • Taudactylus liemi
    Photo: Adam Parsons
  • Taudactylus liemi
    Photo: Stephen Mahony
  • Taudactylus liemi
    Photo: Stephen Mahony

Distribution

Distribution map for Taudactylus liemi
Found only in the Clarke Range near Eungella, in QLD; has declined due to the amphibian chytrid fungus. There is a captive breeding program currently in place to help prevent their extinction.

Conservation Status

What does it mean?

Federal Conservation Status (EPBC Act)

Unlisted

IUCN Red List

Least Concern

Photos

  • Taudactylus liemi
    Photo: Adam Parsons
  • Taudactylus liemi
    Photo: Stephen Mahony
  • Taudactylus liemi
    Photo: Stephen Mahony

Frog Calls

Call recorded by Dave Stewart

Call recorded by Dave Edwards

Calling Period

Species Information

Description

A small species of frog reaching up to 3 cm in body length. It has a reddish-brown, brown or yellow-brown back, with a darker lyre-shaped marking and patches, and a dark horizontal marking between the eyes. There is sometimes a brown stripe from the tip of the snout to the arm. The sides of the body and head are sometimes grey-brown or light reddish-brown. The belly is white, sometimes with brown specks. The pupil is horizontal, and the iris is gold. The legs and arms have brown horizontal bars. Fingers and toes are unwebbed, both with small discs.

Habitats

Occurs near small creeks and seepages in rainforest.

Breeding Biology

Eggs are laid as a small, loose cluster and attached under rocks in creek pools. Tadpoles can reach a total length of up to 3 cm, and are dark brown in colour. They often hide under rocks. It is unknown how long they take to develop into frogs. Breeds during any time of the year.

Similar Species

Looks similar to Crinia deserticola and Taudactylus eungellensis in its distribution, but Crinia deserticola lacks finger and toe discs, while Taudactylus eungellensis has a different back pattern.