Trilling Frog

Description: The Trilling Frog is easily confused with other burrowing frogs. It is characterised by a high and broad head. Its colour is mostly sandy-grey to brown with irregular dark and light markings. The frog may also have a stripe running down its back. The eyes are large and the ear is not visible. The limbs are short, the toes are cylindrical and extensively webbed while the fingers have no webbing.

Male size: 41-50 mm
Female size: 41-55 mm

Breeding: Opportunistic breeder.  Calls from emergent vegetation next to water or when floating in water.The egg mass is deposited in long strings of small, pigmented eggs wound around vegetation. The eggs often drop to the bottom. The tadpoles are very pale grey and large.

Call: Call is a prolonged high pitched trill.

SA Distribution: Found in South Australia's arid regions.

Habitat: Areas with clay soils near woodland and Triodia (spinifex or porcupine grass) covered sandhills.