Loveridge's Frog
Philoria loveridgei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLimnodynastidae (Foam-nesting Ground Frogs)
- GenusPhiloria (Australian Mountain Frogs)
- SpeciesPhiloria loveridgei (Loveridge's Frog)
About the Loveridge's Frog
Loveridge's frog (Philoria loveridgei), also known as the masked mountain frog, is a species of frogs in the family Limnodynastidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, and streams.
They are primarily found in northeastern New South Wales and southeastern Queensland, inhabiting the headwaters of rainforest streams, where it lays its eggs in nests in the ground. This species demonstrates unique reproductive behaviors, including the formation of jelly-like nests with the jelly providing a safe space for embryos to develop in.
It is threatened by habitat loss and by infection of the amphibian chytrid fungus. Loveridge's frog is named in honour of British herpetologist, Arthur Loveridge. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Loveridge's Frog in Lamington 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 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Loveridge's Frog in Lamington National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Loveridge's Frog sighting in Lamington National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Loveridge's Frog in Lamington National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Loveridge's Frog in Lamington National Park in our monthly data.