Crucifix Frog

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©David De Angelis

Notaden bennettii

Adult length up to 70 mm. Adults are olive, yellow or green. Skin on its back is warty. Belly is smooth. Toes are partially webbed. Adults have a round body and relatively short limbs. Large eyes.

Details
Type
Amphibian
Group
Frog - Tree Frog
Other Common Names
Holy Cross Frog
Biology

Breeding season: Summer and Autumn. Upon very heavy rain they will emerage from the ground and begin breeding in temporary ponds. Tadpoles develop very quickly to take advantage of the water prior to evaporation.
Distinctive Markings

Black, red, white and yellow cross-shaped pattern on its back.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Myobatrachidae
Genus
Notaden
Species
bennettii

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

The Crucifix Frog lives in semi-arid areas and to survive long periods without water, it will bury itself underground and encase itself in a cocoon.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore. Adults feed on a wide variety of insects (ants and termites).
Habitat

Adults are found in floodplains, clay pans and semi-arid grasslands.
Native Status
Native to Australia
Audio
Sounds
The call is similar to a drawn out, owl-like "whoooooooo" sound.