Distribution and Habitat
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From the lower reaches of the Ord and Fitzroy Valleys in the Kimberley zone, Western Australia, east into the Northern Territory and just over the border into Queensland.The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 465800 km2.
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
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Open grassland associated with clay soils.Males call from the base of tall grasses at the edge of temporary water and flooded depressions in summer (January and February). Spawn is deposited in large irregular masses. The water is usually milky from clay and can reach temperatures above 40ºC. Tadpoles metamorphose in about 1 month.
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No known declines and large extent of occurrence.ThreatsNone known.Conservation MeasuresNone in place.
Hidden-ear frog: Brief Summary
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The hidden-ear frog (Ranoidea cryptotis) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and intermittent freshwater marshes. It is green or dull brown coloured.
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