Tiny toadlet


The tiny toadlet is a species of small frog that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet micra refers to its small size.

Description

The species grows to about 20 mm in length. The upper body is brown with dark spots. The sides of body and head are bluish-grey. The belly is white, speckled grey. The fingers unwebbed, toes partly webbed. The backs of the thighs and groin are orange-red.

Behaviour

Breeding takes place in summer and autumn in the wet season.

Distribution and habitat

The species' known range is limited to the north-west Kimberley region of Western Australia in the tropical north-west of the continent. The area is characterised by rugged sandstone topography and high seasonal rainfall.

Conservation

The species was last assessed by the IUCN in August 2020 when it was classified as Least Concern.