Mahony's Toadlet
Uperoleia mahonyi
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 3/03/2021
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 10/08/2020
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 species grows to about 35 mm in length with the upper body brown to dark brown, which may be patched with grey, pale pink or orange-brown, and often has a triangular brown patch on the head. The fingers and toes are unwebbed. The backs of the thighs and groin are bright orange.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
60
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
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
Uperoleia mahonyi faces a range of threats including habitat loss, habitat degradation and disease. Historical and ongoing urban and agricultural development, which is widespread in coastal NSW, results in the loss and fragmentation of habitat and also degrades adjoining uncleared areas through changes in water flow regimes and water quality.