The western banjo frog (Limnodynastes dorsalis) is a species of frog from the family Limnodynastidae. The informal names for this species are pobblebonk, sand frog and bullfrog. It is one of the endemic amphibians of Western Australia.[1][2]
A large frog in the family Myobatrachidae, it has sturdy limbs and a head that is triangular. Females are up to 87 mm long, the males are no bigger than 75 mm. The frog is grey or brownish-olive coloured, with irregular blotches and marbling of a very dark or black colour. They have poisonous glands on their calves.[3] The markings are large on the upper surface and smaller at the legs and face. A wide and dark stripe appears across the eye and extends to the fore limb. The underside is pale, white or yellowish, and smooth. The upper surface is also smooth, or may be slightly warty. A large oval bump, the tibial gland, is located on the upper calf of the hind leg. The toes are very slightly webbed, the second toe is perhaps a little longer than the first. The groin area is reddish to bright red, this distinguishes the western species from the otherwise similar Limnodynastes dumerilii (eastern banjo frog).[1][4]
The call[5] is a made by males when they are almost submerged, or in dense vegetation, this is a loud 'plonk' or 'bonk' sound. This sound is similar to a plucked banjo string, and it is from this that the common names are derived. The 'explosive' sound of the frogs calling in unison is well known in the region.[1][6] The spawn produced after mating is located on still to slowly moving water, where it forms a large mass. This floats on the surface around grasses or other anchorages.[4]
The diet of this frog is primarily insects and worms, but it will eat anything that it can capture.[4]
The species was first described in 1841. There are twelve species of Limnodynastes found in Australia, Limnodynastes dorsalis is the only one to be found in the Southwest of the country. The species is endemic to an area surrounded by arid regions, where it became isolated by climate changes in the continent. The species is distributed throughout Southwest Australia, a biodiverse region with a mediterranean climate, where it occupies habitat near permanent water.[1] It is endemic to Western Australia. The northern part of its range is east of Kalbarri, the species also occurs in the east to the Bight and inland to arid areas.[4][2]
The Limnodynastes dorsalis population has been vulnerable to changes in land use, but it appears to be secure from threatening factors. The introduction of dams in rural areas, or water features in suburban areas, has created habitat that is readily occupied by pobblebonks. The species is common across the southwest of the state, and are numerous around creeks and rivers. They are usually found in dense vegetation at these sites, but sometimes occupy burrows during the dry season.[6]
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) The western banjo frog (Limnodynastes dorsalis) is a species of frog from the family Limnodynastidae. The informal names for this species are pobblebonk, sand frog and bullfrog. It is one of the endemic amphibians of Western Australia.
A large frog in the family Myobatrachidae, it has sturdy limbs and a head that is triangular. Females are up to 87 mm long, the males are no bigger than 75 mm. The frog is grey or brownish-olive coloured, with irregular blotches and marbling of a very dark or black colour. They have poisonous glands on their calves. The markings are large on the upper surface and smaller at the legs and face. A wide and dark stripe appears across the eye and extends to the fore limb. The underside is pale, white or yellowish, and smooth. The upper surface is also smooth, or may be slightly warty. A large oval bump, the tibial gland, is located on the upper calf of the hind leg. The toes are very slightly webbed, the second toe is perhaps a little longer than the first. The groin area is reddish to bright red, this distinguishes the western species from the otherwise similar Limnodynastes dumerilii (eastern banjo frog).
The call is a made by males when they are almost submerged, or in dense vegetation, this is a loud 'plonk' or 'bonk' sound. This sound is similar to a plucked banjo string, and it is from this that the common names are derived. The 'explosive' sound of the frogs calling in unison is well known in the region. The spawn produced after mating is located on still to slowly moving water, where it forms a large mass. This floats on the surface around grasses or other anchorages.
The diet of this frog is primarily insects and worms, but it will eat anything that it can capture.
The species was first described in 1841. There are twelve species of Limnodynastes found in Australia, Limnodynastes dorsalis is the only one to be found in the Southwest of the country. The species is endemic to an area surrounded by arid regions, where it became isolated by climate changes in the continent. The species is distributed throughout Southwest Australia, a biodiverse region with a mediterranean climate, where it occupies habitat near permanent water. It is endemic to Western Australia. The northern part of its range is east of Kalbarri, the species also occurs in the east to the Bight and inland to arid areas.
The Limnodynastes dorsalis population has been vulnerable to changes in land use, but it appears to be secure from threatening factors. The introduction of dams in rural areas, or water features in suburban areas, has created habitat that is readily occupied by pobblebonks. The species is common across the southwest of the state, and are numerous around creeks and rivers. They are usually found in dense vegetation at these sites, but sometimes occupy burrows during the dry season.
Limnodynastes dorsalis[2][3][4] es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Limnodynastidae.
Esta especie es endémica de Australia Occidental. Habita hasta 600 m de altitud.[5]
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Especies: Limnodynastes dorsalis
Limnodynastes dorsalis es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Limnodynastidae.
Limnodynastes dorsalis Limnodynastes generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Limnodynastidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Limnodynastes dorsalis Limnodynastes generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Limnodynastidae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Limnodynastes dorsalis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Limnodynastidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique d'Australie-Occidentale. Elle se rencontre jusqu'à 600 m d'altitude[1],[2].
Limnodynastes dorsalis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Limnodynastidae.
De banjokikker[2] (Limnodynastes dorsalis) is een kikker uit de familie der Limnodynastidae.[3]
Ook de Nederlandstalige naam Australische brulkikker wordt wel gebruikt.[4] De soort werd voor het eerst wetenschappelijk beschreven door John Edward Gray in 1841. Oorspronkelijk werd de wetenschappelijke naam Cystignathus dorsalis gebruikt.
De kikker komt endemisch voor in het zuidwesten van Australië. De soort staat als "Veilig" vermeld op de Rode Lijst van de IUCN.[1] De kikker heeft een verspreidingsgebied van meer dan 300.000 vierkante kilometer.[5] De habitat bestaat uit meren bij dammen, moerassen en andere permanente wateren.
De naam banjo-kikker komt van het 'ploing'- achtige geluid dat de mannetjes maken om een vrouwtje te lokken, dit doet denken aan een tokkel op een snaar van een banjo. Opmerkelijk is dat de kikker aan het begin van de winter naar een partner zoekt en dat de afzet van de eieren in de winter plaatsvindt. De meeste kikkers planten zich in de lente en zomer voort. De eieren worden afgezet in een schuimnest.
De banjokikker (Limnodynastes dorsalis) is een kikker uit de familie der Limnodynastidae.
