The desert froglet, chirping froglet, or sparrow froglet (Crinia deserticola) is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae, endemic to Australia.[1][2] Desert froglets occur mainly in dry or moist savanna habitats, principally from the mid-western border of Northern Territory, south-east into western Queensland and New South Wales and the north-east corner of South Australia.[3] They can also be found along the Queensland coast where it has been recorded between Townsville and Cooktown,[4] and as far south as Hervey Bay (300 km north of Brisbane).
^ abIUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. (2022). "Crinia deserticola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T41133A78439920. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T41133A78439920.en. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
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^Barker, J.; Grigg, G.; Tyler, M. (1995). A Field Guide to Australian Frogs. Edition 2. Chipping Norton (Australia): Surrey Beatty & Sons. ISBN 0949324612.
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The desertfroglet, chirping froglet, or sparrow froglet (Crinia deserticola) is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae, endemic to Australia....
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on this genus, frogs that were originally thought to be common eastern froglets (Crinia signifera) were described as other species of Crinia by mating...
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provide moisture for the developing froglets. The females will remain burrowed near the eggs until they become young froglets without undergoing the tadpole...
skinks and geckos. The streambank froglet is an endemic amphibian. The Ranges are part of the Tirari–Sturt stony desert ecoregion. A team acting on behalf...
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higher rainfall regions. Some species, such as those of Cyclorana and other desert dwelling species have relatively short tadpole development periods. These...
tadpoles hatch from eggs after 2 days and metamorphose within 2 weeks. Froglets hide in cracks and shade and live off stored tissue in their tails until...
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