Tapping Nursery-frog
Cophixalus aenigma
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 4/07/2019
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 24/07/2020
Population trend: Stable
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 Tapping Nursery Frog is a rainforest species found at high altitudes. This species of frog requires high levels of soil and litter moisture to ensure eggs develop and hatch. The embryo develops directly in the egg and then hatches out as a tiny froglet.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
66
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
Threats to the Tapping Nursery Frog include climate change, habitat degradation and introduced species.