• Background
• Characteristics

(Photo: FROGWATCH Resource Materials 1990)

The Eastern Sign Bearing Froglet is distributed along the River Murray (north of Walker's Flat) in temporarily flooded billabongs adjacent to the river. In many respects, the Eastern Sign Bearing Froglet is similar to the Common Froglet (Crinia signifera) - small with variable colour patterns. The two species are distinguished by the male's call. The skin colour and pattern, although highly variable, is usually grey or brown. The skin on the back is smooth or may have ridges or other raised areas. The belly is rough, and in females, has generally uniform patterns.

Eastern Sign Bearing Froglet distribution map

Size: Males 18-22 mm; Females 21-23 mm.

Habitat: Lives amongst vegetation and beneath debris in or adjacent to water (swamps and ponds).

Breeding: Breeds mostly in mid winter. Eggs are scattered.

Advertisement call: A long harsh, slowly repeated 'squelch'. Tyler (1977) likens the noise to a wet finger drawn over an inflated balloon.