Sloane's froglet facts for kids
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The Sloane's froglet (Crinia sloanei) is a small frog that lives in Australia. It belongs to a group of frogs called Myobatrachidae, which are native to Australia and New Guinea. This frog is endemic to Australia, meaning it is found nowhere else in the world.
Sloane's froglet lives in special places. These include grasslands that get wet or flooded sometimes, and freshwater marshes. You can find them in and around the floodplains of the Murray-Darling Basin, a large river system in Australia.
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What Does It Look Like?
Sloane's froglet is usually a dull grey color. It has darker spots or lines on its skin folds and bumps, which are called warts. Adult froglets are quite small, growing to about 25 millimeters (about 1 inch) long.
Their call is unique! Some people describe it as a single, low 'squelch'. Others say it sounds like a short, high-pitched 'chirp'.
Where Does It Live?
You can find Sloane's froglet in grasslands that are wet for part of the year. Scientists are still learning exactly where all these frogs live. However, many have been found in the Albury and Corowa areas of NSW.
They also live in the Wahgunyah and Rutherglen areas of Victoria. A small group of these froglets has even been seen as far north as Mungindi. This town is right on the border between NSW and Queensland.
Why Is It Important to Protect Them?
Frogs are an important part of their ecosystem. They help control insect populations and are a food source for other animals. Protecting Sloane's froglet helps keep the natural balance in its habitat.
How We Protect Sloane's Froglet
Different groups and governments work to protect animals like Sloane's froglet. They assess how many animals are left and what threats they face.
International Status
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) keeps a list of species around the world. For Crinia sloanei, the IUCN has listed it as Data Deficient. This means there isn't enough information yet to know exactly how many froglets there are or if their numbers are going down. More research is needed!
Australian Status
In Australia, the Sloane's froglet is listed as Endangered under the national EPBC Act. This means it faces a very high risk of disappearing from the wild in the near future.
In NSW, where many of these froglets live, it is listed as Vulnerable. This is under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. Being vulnerable means it is at risk of becoming endangered if threats continue.
