Smooth Toadlet
Uperoleia laevigata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyMyobatrachidae (Australian Ground Frogs)
- GenusUperoleia (Typical Toadlets)
- SpeciesUperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet)
About the Smooth Toadlet
The smooth toadlet (Uperoleia laevigata) is a species of Australian ground-dwelling frog native to the coast and west of the ranges of south-east Queensland, all of eastern New South Wales and north-eastern Victoria. The smooth toadlet reaches 35mm in length. It is grey-brown to olive-brown above often with darker spots and blotches. There is normally a pale triangular patch on the head in front of the eyes and a pale yellow patch in the armpit. It has prominent parotoid glands. Its belly is white and there is a red patch in the thighs.
This frog is associated with dry forest, sclerophyll forest and cleared grassland/farmland along the coast, slopes and ranges. Males make a drawn out "arrrrk" call from around the breeding site, this can be anything from a large permanent dam to a flooded ditch or grassland. Calling males can be right at the waters edge to up to 20 metres away. Calling occurs from spring to autumn. After heavy rain many of these frogs may breed in one or two weeks, when in drier times the breeding site may appear absent of this species.
This species is very similar to two other Uperoleia species, the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Smooth Toadlet 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 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Smooth Toadlet in Blue Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Smooth Toadlet sighting in Blue Mountains National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Smooth Toadlet in Blue Mountains National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Smooth Toadlet in Blue Mountains National Park in our monthly data.