Cophixalus exiguus Zweifel & Parker 1969

Found in a small area south of Cooktown in north-eastern Queensland. Geographically isolated from other species of Cophixalus. The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 400 km2. After a gap of 25 years it was recently collected from Big Tableland, north Queensland.

Found beneath cover (logs, stones, leaf litter) in rainforest comprising vine forest, including areas with Acacia. Calls from beneath leaves and in hollow tree trunks. Believed to be a terrestrial breeder with direct development.

Limited extent of occurrence (< 100km2), with similar area of occupancy. Abundant within this area, large population size. Threats Occurs in National Parks in the Wet Tropics. Threats are mainly from human impacts on the parks, for example: erosion following human traffic, increased visitation, habitat degradation and development of walking tracks and other tourist facilities. Conservation Measures Protected where their habitat occurs in a National Park.