Richmond Range Sphagnum Frog
Philoria richmondensis
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 13/11/2021
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 14/06/2021
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Richmond Mountain 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
A small species of frog reaching up to 3 cm in body length. It has a yellow-orange or brown back with or without black patches. There is a black stripe from the tip of the snout to the arm. The belly is yellow or grey.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
71
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
The main threats to this species is vegetation clearance and habitat fragmentation, climate change (increase heatwaves and changes in rainfall), increase in bushfire and disease.