Wallum sedge frog facts for kids
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The wallum sedge frog (Litoria olongburensis) is a small frog from eastern Australia. You can find it in Queensland and New South Wales. It is also known as the olongburra frog.
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About the Wallum Sedge Frog
This frog is quite small. Adult male frogs are about 2.5 cm long. Female frogs are a bit bigger, from 2.7 to 3.1 cm long.
They can be gray, brown, or even bright green. Their legs might have blue or orange colors. They have brown and white stripes on their bodies. Their bellies are white.
The wallum sedge frog has special feet. Its front feet have only a little webbing. Its back feet have more webbing. It also has large sticky pads on its toes. These pads help it climb easily.
Where Wallum Sedge Frogs Live
These frogs live near the ocean. They also live on islands with sandy soil. They like creeks and marshes. The water in these places is usually a bit acidic. This is like the water found in special areas called wallums.
If the water becomes less acidic, other frogs might move in. These new frogs can then eat all the food. During the day, adult wallum sedge frogs climb onto sedge plants. This helps them hide and stay safe.
Wallum Sedge Frog Life Cycle
Wallum sedge frogs lay their eggs in acidic water. This water is found in temporary or semi-permanent swamps. They lay many eggs at once, usually between 200 and 1000. They often lay their eggs near sedge plants.
Protecting Wallum Sedge Frogs
The wallum sedge frog is a vulnerable species. This means it is in danger of disappearing. Many things threaten these frogs.
Habitat Loss
Humans like to build things near beaches and coastlines. These are the same places where wallum sedge frogs live. When people build, it can destroy the frog's home. People also walk on the grasses and plants where the frogs hide. This can disturb them.
Diseases and Other Animals
Scientists think a fungal disease might be harming these frogs. This disease is called chytridiomycosis.
Other animals and plants can also cause problems.
- Invasive plants: Plants from other places can change the frog's habitat.
- Other frogs: Frogs from different areas might move in and eat the wallum sedge frog's food.
- Fish: Fish like mosquito fish can eat the frog's eggs and tadpoles.
- Feral pigs: Wild pigs can run through the wallum areas. This damages the plants and the frog's home.
See also
In Spanish: Litoria olongburensis para niños
