Stonemason Toadlet

Uperoleia lithomoda

A small (3 cm) robust, short-legged species and with only a trace or no webbing between the toes. The parotoid and inguinal glands are moderately developed and usually connect along the sides. The back ranges from a dull tan colour to brown, and most frogs have a narrow, cream stripe dividing the head. Leg patches are red. The throat of the males is blackish.

Breeding

Males call from exposed positions on the ground up to 10 m from water.

Call

An explosive ‘tick’, resembling a stone being chipped.

Eggs

Unknown.

Tadpoles

Unknown.

Other Notes

This species has a wide distribution, extending to Queensland and southern New Guinea.