Green and Golden Bell Frog
Litoria aurea
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 11/04/2014
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Near Threatened
Listed since: 7/07/2021
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Green 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 Green and Golden Bell Frog is a large dull olive to bright emerald-green frog and has a number of distinguishable features which aid its identification. The hind toes of the frog are almost fully webbed but the fingers of the front feet lack webbing.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
52
Average life span:
> 2yrs and < 5yrs
Number of young produced each year:
> 2000
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
1 - 2yrs
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
Major threats identified for the Green and Golden Bell Frog include habitat removal, degradation and fragmentation. Also reduction in water quality and hydrological changes and disease.