Giant Barred Frog
Mixophyes iteratus
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 13/11/2021
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 14/09/2021
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Southern Barred 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 Giant Barred Frog is a large, dark-olive green to black coloured frog. The limbs have dark crossbars. The hind side of the thighs are black with large yellow spots.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
55
Average life span:
> 5yrs and < 10yrs
Number of young produced each year:
1001 - 1999
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
3 - 5yrs
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
Upstream clearing, changes in water flow regimes, degradation of water quality, disturbance to riparian vegetation, feral animals, domestic stock and weed invasion have been identified as potential threats to the�Giant Barred Frog.