Dusky Toadlet (species: Uperoleia fusca) in Boonoo Boonoo NP (Gaia Guide)
Uperoleia fusca
Dusky Toadlet


©Tnarg 12345 on Wikipedia: Dusky Toadlet (Uperoleia fusca)

©Tnarg 12345 on Wikipedia: Dusky Toadlet (Uperoleia fusca)

©Tnarg 12345 on Wikipedia: The flecked ventral surface of the Dusky Toadlet (Uperoleia fusca)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Amphibia
Order Anura
Family Myobatrachidae
Genus Uperoleia
Species Uperoleia fusca

Distinguishing features

It can be dark brown or grey brown with lighter brown variegations or uniform dark brown on the dorsal surface, which is slightly rough and warty. There is normally a pale triangle shape on the head, starting from the eyes. There is a pale yellow patch in the armpit. It has moderate sized parotoid glands. The ventral surface is white with a fair amount of dark blue/black speckling. There is an orange patch in the thighs. The flanks of this species is normally bluish in colour, giving it a dusky appearance. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 3 cm (Length excluding hind legs)

Synonyms

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Distribution


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