Pseudophryne facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pseudophryne
The Red-crowned Toadlet (Pseudophryne australis)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Myobatrachidae
Subfamily:	Myobatrachinae
Genus:	Pseudophryne Fitzinger, 1843
Species
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The distribution of Pseudophryne (in black).

Pseudophryne is a group of small frogs. They are part of a family called Myobatrachidae, which are frogs found in Australia. These frogs are often called toadlets because they are small and live on land, much like tiny toads. The name Pseudophryne means "deceptive toad," hinting at their toad-like appearance.

There are thirteen different species of Pseudophryne frogs. Ten of these species live in eastern Australia. The other three species are found in Western Australia.

Life Cycle and Reproduction

Pseudophryne frogs have a special way of laying their eggs. Unlike many frogs that lay eggs directly in water, these toadlets lay their eggs on moist ground. The tiny tadpoles begin to grow inside the eggs.

Once the tadpoles are big enough to hatch, they become dormant. This means they wait inside their eggs. They will only hatch when enough rain falls. The rain washes the eggs into a creek or river. Then, the tadpoles hatch and swim freely in the water.

Interestingly, many species within the Pseudophryne group can form hybrids. This means that different species can sometimes have offspring together.

Types of Pseudophryne Frogs

Here are the different species of Pseudophryne frogs:

See also

In Spanish: Pseudophryne para niños