Heleioporus eyrei (Gray 1845)

Southwest zone of Western Australia. Along the coastline from Irwin River south and east to Cape Arid. Inland to Marchagee, Boddington and Darkan. Also on Rottnest and Bald Islands.The area of occurrence of the species is approximately 92000 km2.

Burrows are found in sandy swamps. Males call from April to May. Amplexus takes place in the male's burrow. About 80 –500 eggs are laid in burrows, which are dug horizontal to the land surface. Tadpoles enter the water after rains flood the burrows.

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