Yellow-spotted Tree Frog
Litoria castanea
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 4/07/2019
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 18/02/2021
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Yellow-spotted Bell 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
In 2004, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species estimated that the population contains fewer than 50 mature individuals and may be extinct in the wild. The Yellow-spotted Bell Frog has been found in permanent ponds, swamps, lagoons, farm dams and the still backwaters of slow flowing streams, usually with emergent vegetation such as tall reeds or with overhanging grassy banks.
Threats
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
23
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 Yellow-spotted Bell Frog are principally related to disease and habitat degradation.