Pouched Frog
Assa darlingtoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyMyobatrachidae (Australian Ground Frogs)
- GenusAssa
- SpeciesAssa darlingtoni (Pouched Frog)
About the Pouched Frog
The pouched frog (Assa darlingtoni), or hip pocket frog, is a small, terrestrial frog found in rainforests in mountain areas of south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia. It is one of two species within the genus Assa, the other being Assa wollumbin and is part of the family Myobatrachidae.
It is a small frog about 2.5 cm long, red-brown in colour, with some individuals having reverse V-shaped patches and/or with light brown dots randomly on their backs. Most specimens have a darker brown stripe that runs from the nostril through the eye down the side of the body. A skin fold is present on either side of the frog running from its eye to its hip. Its hands and feet are completely free of webbing and discs, but the tips of the fingers and toes are swollen. The eye is gold with brown flecks and when the pupil is constricted it is horizontal. There is a 'pocket' on its hip where the frog's tadpoles travel to after hatching.
The hip-pocket frog living in Australia has been affected by the forest fires of Australia. The fires are not suitable for the pocket frog and is now classified as endangered and vulnerable. The frog has a unique reproductive... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pouched Frog in Springbrook 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 Pouched Frog in Springbrook National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pouched Frog sighting in Springbrook National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pouched Frog in Springbrook National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Pouched Frog in Springbrook National Park in our monthly data.