Long Thumbed Frog

Description: It is a medium-sized frog which is characterised by rose-coloured patches above the eyes, irregular patches on the back, and a first finger that is longer than the second. It is very similar to the Spotted Grass Frog (Limnodynastes tasmaniensis).

Male size: 37-46 mm
Female size: 38-55 mm

Breeding: Breeding follows rains, with males calling from deep within clumps of floating debris. Eggs are laid in a foam nest.

SA Distribution: Confined to the River Murray in S.A.

Habitat: During the day they hide under rocks, logs and other debris at the edges of creeks or in mud cracks. Like many species they aggregate in dry conditions to conserve moisture.

Call: Call is like a short bark of a distant dog "ruk ruk ruk".