Wallum Sedge Frog
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The Wallum Sedge Frog (Litoria olongburensis) a native of Australia. Varying in color from brown to dark green it inhabits the thick and often acidic marshes along the coast of Queensland and New South Wales. Mating season comes in early spring, often after heavy rainfalls. Females attach their eggs to grasses and sedges. Their call is high pitched and follows a "creeeek... crik" pattern.
The species is considered "vulnerable" with their being about 10,000-50,000 Wallum Sedge Frogs in the wild. Despite conservation efforts, the population continues to decrease. Loss of habitat, invasive weeds, and disease (most notably chytrid fungus) are contributing the loss of population.
[edit] References
Frogs Australia Network (2005). Litoria olongburensis. Frogs Australia Network. Retrieved on March 21, 2007.
Catergory:Endangered Species
