Humming Frog - Neobatrachus pelabatoides

Common Name: Humming Frog

Description: (After Tyler et al., 1994) A moderate-sized burrowing frog which is generally dull green or pale yellow and is extensively covered with clearly defined, irregularly shaped patches of dark green. A distinguishing feature is a narrow red vertebral stripe. Size: 37-44 mm. This delightful species is rarely encountered, emerging only after rain in summer or autumn, to breed. It is most common in the WA wheatbelt.
 

Neobatrachus pelabatoides (Click here for another picture!)

(Copyright R.Davis, 2001).

Call: Described by Main (1965) as a "long low pitched trill or hum which can be heard only over a short distance".

Breeding: Occurs from May-July (winter).

Habitat: Clay or loam soils where burrowing is easily facilitated.
 

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