Pobblebonk
Limnodynastes dumerilii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLimnodynastidae (Foam-nesting Ground Frogs)
- GenusLimnodynastes (Banjo and Marsh Frogs)
- SpeciesLimnodynastes dumerilii (Pobblebonk)
About the Pobblebonk
Limnodynastes dumerilii is a frog species from the family Limnodynastidae. The informal names for the species and its subspecies include eastern or southern banjo frog, and bull frog. The frog is also called the pobblebonk after its distinctive "bonk" call, which is likened to a banjo string being plucked. There are five subspecies of L. dumerilii, each with different skin coloration. The species is native to eastern Australia. There has been one occurrence in New Zealand, when tadpoles of the species were found in 1999 and destroyed.
Adults are roughly seven to eight centimetres (2.8 to 3.1 in) long with dark warty backs, a prominent tibial gland, fleshy metatarsal tubercules and a smooth white or mottled belly. The tadpole stage is relatively long, lasting up to fifteen months. The species is common.
The five subspecies of Limnodynastes dumerilii are: This is the most widespread of the five subspecies. It is found in South-East Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, the slopes and ranges of New South Wales, northern Victoria and the Murray River into South Australia. This subspecies... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pobblebonk in Blue Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Freycinet National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 7 | Flinders Chase | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 8 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 9 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pobblebonk in Blue Mountains National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Pobblebonk sighting in Blue Mountains National Park, based on 61 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pobblebonk in Blue Mountains National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Pobblebonk in Blue Mountains National Park in our monthly data.