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Limnodynastidae · Species field note

Giant burrowing frog

Heleioporus australiacus

A field-note profile. No species photograph is currently included here.
Region
Australia
Main habitat
ground
Adult body length
About 9–10 cm; sexes vary
Keeping suitability
Wildlife / conservation focus

A little natural history

A robust southeastern Australian burrower with pale or yellow spotting. Breeding involves sheltered egg sites near waterways and a close connection with rainfall.

The wonderfully odd bit

Floodwater helps tadpoles leave the protected places where their eggs developed.

Would this frog suit a home?

Enjoy this species as wildlife. Preserve local habitat, avoid collecting animals or spawn, and support conservation or responsible observation.

This species is included to appreciate its life in the wild. It is not a recommended pet purchase.

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