Dahl’s Aquatic Frog

Known from the eastern corner of the Kimberley region in Western Australia, east along the coast of the Northern Territory and into north-western Queensland in Cape York Peninsula.The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 308300 km2

Associated with large expanses of water upon the flood plains and savannah woodlands of northern Australia. It commonly occurs around the edges of permanent water or areas where the water remains for several months during the wet season. During the day it may be seen basking on ground beside water. In the dry season it hides in cracks and crevices in the soil.Breeds during the summer wet season from February to March. Males have been observed calling whilst floating in water. Spawning and larvae have not been witnessed.

No known declines and extent of occurrence > 20,000km2.ThreatsNone known.Conservation MeasuresNone in place.