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Limnodynastidae · Species field note

Striped marsh frog

Limnodynastes peronii

A field-note profile. No species photograph is currently included here.
Region
Australia
Main habitat
ground
Adult body length
Up to about 7.5 cm; sexes vary
Keeping suitability
Wildlife / conservation focus

A little natural history

A brown-striped eastern Australian frog comfortable in many human-altered wetlands. Ponds, still waters and dense waterside vegetation help support its breeding cycle.

The wonderfully odd bit

Its eggs float together in a foam mass at the water surface.

Would this frog suit a home?

Enjoy this species as wildlife. Preserve local habitat, avoid collecting animals or spawn, and support conservation or responsible observation.

This species is included to appreciate its life in the wild. It is not a recommended pet purchase.

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