Kuranda Tree Frog
Litoria myola
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 4/07/2019
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 2/02/2021
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: No other names
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 Kuranda Tree Frog is a medium sized stream (slow-moving) and forest dwelling frog which is endemic to a small area west of Cairns in north-east Queensland.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
65
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
100 - 500
Number of breeding events each year:
One
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
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
Threats to the Kuranda Tree Frog include amphibian chytrid fungus, hybridisation, habitat degradation and invasive species.