New England treefrog
Litoria subglandulosa
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 7/09/2023
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 18/02/2022
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Glandular 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 Glandualar Frog is a medium-sized tree frog which can be found is wet sclerophyll forest and rainforests and typically occur in areas with permanent streams and rivers. The Banbai Rangers identify the Glandualar Frog as an ecological indicator in their �Banbai Fire and Seasons Calendar for Wattleridge Indigenous Protected Area�. When the frog begins its cycle of calling and breeding in October and November it is indicative of a seasonal change in wind, temperature and humidity. During this change there are increasing fire risks as warmer winds bring drier and hotter conditions.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
46
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
100 - 500
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
The continued decline of the Glandular Frog is thought to be driven by habitat loss caused by clearing for agriculture and climate change. The species can be particularly susceptible to the infectious diseases cuased by the amphibian chytrid fungus due to its restriction to upland riparian habitat and can also be a cause of their declining numbers.