Eungella Day Frog
Taudactylus eungellensis
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 13/07/2017
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 5/02/2021
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Eungella Torrent Frog
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Eungella Day Frog is restricted to undisturbed rainforest in Eungella National Park and has undergone a rapid range contraction and has now been relocated to 9 sites within its former distribution. They inhabit rocky sections in the splash zones of waterfalls and rainforest streams and may be found in rocks and crevices. They bask on eposed rocks and when distrubed escape into the water and can remain submerged for some time.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
53
Average life span:
> 5yrs and < 10yrs
Number of young produced each year:
< 100
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
2 - 3yrs
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database
The major threat to this species of frog, as with all frog species, is the infectious disease of chytridiomycosis and is believed to be the cause of their population decline.