Martin's Toadlet
Uperoleia martini
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 15/11/2023
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 4/06/2021
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
Martin's toadlet is a small, terrestrial frog and is commonly referred to as a toadlet due to its toad-like appearance, but it is not a true toad. Martin's toadlet is mostly restricted to the Gippsland coast in Victoria and primarily occurs in moderately sized permanent or semipermanent swamps and ponds surrounded by woodland or coastal scrub.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
5
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
< 100
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
Martin's toadlet is primarily threatened by habitat loss and degradation. This threat takes many forms, including clearing of vegetation in breeding habitat and reduced habitat viability due to climate change, particularly increased frequency and severity of drought and associated increased frequency and severity of bushfires.