Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Taudactylus Higher classification Taudactylus | Phylum Chordata Family Myobatrachidae Scientific name Taudactylus rheophilus Rank Species | |
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Similar Taudactylus, Frog, Kroombit tinker frog, Eungella torrent frog, Sharp snouted day frog | ||
The Northern Tinker Frog or Tinkling Frog (Taudactylus rheophilus) is a species of frog in the Myobatrachidae family. It is endemic to humid mountainous areas of north-eastern Queensland in Australia. It lives among rocks and logs at small fast-flowing streams. Adults are nocturnal.
As most other members of the genus Taudactylus, this species has declined drastically and is consequently considered critically endangered by the IUCN. The reason for this decline is unclear, but likely linked to the disease Chytridiomycosis. It may also be threatened by habitat loss.
Conservation status
It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, and as Endangered under Queensland's Nature Conservation Act 1992.
References
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