Pugh's Sphagnum Frog
Philoria pughi
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 16/07/2024
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 9/09/2021
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
Pugh's Frog occurs across a restricted distribution at mid to high elevations in far north-east New South Wales and is a habitat specialist associated with mountain streams. The total estimated population size is considered to be small but is not known with certainty with the biology and ecology of the species being poorly understood.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
62
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
The main threats for this species is its very restricted geographical range and continuing decline as a result of ongoing threats, including the fragmentation and degradation of habitat, changed fire regimes, and climate change.