Ranoidea lesueurii (Duméril & Bibron 1841)

East coast of Australia. From northern Queensland, along the New South Wales coast and into eastern and central Victoria.The area of occurrence of the species is approximately 767400 km2Locally abundant. However, declines have been recorded (1970 � 1980) in the rainforests of the Blackall and Conondale Ranges of south-eastern Queensland. More recently declines were recorded in high altitude forests of north-eastern New South Wales.

Can be found in wet and dry areas of forest (dry sclerophyll to rainforest) and open areas and heathlands, but is most common along rocky, running streams. May travel long distances from water. Also utilises pastoral lands.Males begin calling late in August (end winter) and through to the end of February (summer), in warmer climates they may call through to the beginning of May. Oviposition occurs in streamside pools and backwaters whilst the amplectant pair lies on the bottom. Eggs adhere to submerged rocks and sediment.

Large extent of occurrence.ThreatsFairly resilient to alterations in habitat as they are frequently found bordering urban and farming areas. Specimens have been found infected with a chytrid fungus.Conservation MeasuresProtected where it occurs in rainforests.