Growling Grass Frog
Litoria raniformis
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 1/11/2009
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 21/02/2022
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Southern Bell Frog, Green and Gold Frog, Warty Swamp Frog, Golden Bell Frog
Priority Species? Yes
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
Because the Growling Grass Frog breeds in spring and summer, and populations with permanent waterbodies, or those in close proximity to permanent water, are favoured by the species. In these areas, frogs overwinter are found beneath thick vegetation, logs, rocks and other ground debris, sometimes at considerable distances from waterbodies.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
55
Average life span:
> 2yrs and < 5yrs
Number of young produced each year:
> 2000
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
< 1yr
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 greatest threat to the Growling Grass Frog�s is land clearing as most of its historic range has been subjected to land clearing for agriculture, urban and industrial development, which has resulted in changed hydrological regimes for irrigation and other purposes, increasing salinity and draining of wetlands.