Northern corroboree frog facts for kids
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| Pseudophryne pengilleyi Wells and Wellington, 1985
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The northern corroboree frog (Pseudophryne pengilleyi) is a special type of frog found in Australia. It is one of two kinds of "corroboree frogs." These frogs are known for their bright yellow or green stripes on a black body. They live in cool, high-up areas in southeastern Australia.
For a long time, people thought the northern and southern corroboree frogs were the same. But in 1996, scientists realized they were actually two different species.
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About the Northern Corroboree Frog
What Does It Look Like?
The northern corroboree frog is a very small amphibian. It has a shiny black body. On its back, it has bright stripes that can be light green or yellow. These stripes are sometimes broken, which helps tell them apart from the southern corroboree frog.
Where Does It Live?
This frog lives in the subalpine areas of southeastern Australia. This means it lives in mountain regions that are just below the tree line. Its home covers about 550 square kilometers (212 square miles).
Important places where it lives include the Kosciusko National Park, Namadgi National Park, the Brindabella Mountains, and the Fiery Ranges. These frogs prefer to live above 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) above sea level. More frogs are found in the lower parts of these high areas.
Is It Endangered?
The northern corroboree frog has faced challenges, but it is not as badly off as the southern corroboree frog. This is because the northern species has a much larger area where it can live.
Recently, its conservation status was changed. It used to be listed as "critically endangered." Now, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed it as an endangered species. This means it is still at risk, but its situation has slightly improved.
