Introduction
This tiny species is absent from thge Swan Coastal Plain, but common in the Darling Scarp of Perth. It is found throughout the south-west of WA and is also common in the drier WA wheatbelt. It can most often be found under roacks and logs near granite outcrops or around wetlands.
Crinia pseudinsignifera (yellow form), Kellerberrin, WA. © R.Davis 2001.
Description
The pattern and colour of this species is highly variable. Individuals can range from grey, brown or black to a complex blotched pattern. Distinguishing features are the usual presence of a triangular patch on the head between the eyes. This is a small species with adults reaching a maximum length of 25 mm.
Call
The call of the bleating frog is appropriately, a sheep-like "baa..baa..baa"!! It breeds in winter when males can be seen calling in the shallow water of granite outcrop pools or wetlands. Eggs are laid in these pools and tadpoles develop from these, with metamorphosis occurring in spring (September).
Status
The bleating frog is an abundant and widespread species in Western Australia.
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Created 16/12/01