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Finke Gorge National Park Images
Tadpoles and Frogs

Native frogs in the region, take immediate advantage of the bodies of water, laying eggs that quickly hatch, with most pools of water showing significant number of tadpoles, of different size and colour representing the different species of frog.

Some environmental situations, such as the tadpoles living in a small amounts of water, which would naturally heat to higher temperatures, is known to trigger the tadpoles to develop at a faster rate, developing into adults frogs within 14 days.

Mains Frog (Cyclorana maini)

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This water-holding frog has adapted to desert conditions. Usually found in temporary pools in watercourses, claypans and other short-lived bodies of water. One of the burrowing frogs, it survives the dry periods by absorbing water into its body, burrowing deep underground, and encasing itself in a watertight bag (cocoon), awaiting the next major rain fall. Its skin may vary from pale grey-brown, olive-brown, dull green on its back, with darker patches. The back is smooth or slightly rough or warty in appearance. Look for the distinct pale stripe that runs along the spine. There is often a dark lateral head stripe. The male frogs breeding call sounds like the bleating of sheep.
Frog - Palm Valley, Finke Gorge National Park

Frog - Palm Valley, Finke Gorge National Park

Frog - Palm Valley, Finke Gorge National Park
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