Watson's Tree Frog
Litoria watsoni
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 18/02/2022
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 19/07/2021
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
Watson's Tree Frog is a forest-dependent species, recorded from wet and dry forest, woodland, bushland, and heathland at low to high elevations. Watson's Tree Frog prefers shallow streams, characterized by rocky or sandy bases, that are potholed and with lateral rocks bars creating pools that are completely isolated from surrounding waterbodies.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
60
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
< 100
Number of breeding events each year:
Couple (<=2)
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
Declines in Watson's Tree Frog have likely been driven (in part) by the amphibian chytrid fungus, habitat loss and fragmentation, alteration to groundwater hydrology and climate change.