Taudactylus
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 Eungella Torrent Frog, Taudactylus eungellensis
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Taudactylus is a genus of frogs in the family Myobatrachidae. These frogs are endemic to rainforest areas of coastal eastern Australia, most of this genus inhabit fast flowing streams in highland area. Most members of this genus have suffered serious declines: T. dirunus is believed to be extinct, while all others except T. liemi are listed as critically endangered. Other sources have reported that T. acutirostris is now extinct.[1]
They are distinguishable from other Australian myobatrachid by the T-shaped pad at the end of each finger and toe. They are all small frog reach no larger than 40 mm in length. The fingers and toes are unwebbed and the skin is generally smooth. The tympanum is large and is either visible or hidden. They lack vocal sacs but all species are known to call. The Eungella Torrent Frog is the only known Myobatrachid known to show its presence by the movement of its body.
[edit] Species
- Sharp-snouted Torrent Frog, Taudactylus acutirostris (Andersson, 1913)
- Mount Glorious Torrent Frog, Taudactylus diurnus (Straughan & Lee, 1966) (extinct)
- Eungella Torrent Frog, Taudactylus eungellensis (Liem & Hosmer, 1973)
- Liem’s Frog, Taudactylus liemi (Ingram, 1980)
- Kroombit Tinker Frog, Taudactylus pleione (Czechura, 1986)
- Tinkling Frog, Taudactylus rheophilus (Liem & Hosmer, 1973)
