Fat Toadlet

Known from the Mitchell Plateau in the remote western coast of the Kimberley Division of Western Australia.The extent of occurrence of the species is approximately 21400 km2

Inhabits areas that are partially flooded and cleared areas surrounded by sparse Livistonia and Eucalyptus forest.Breeding has been observed in January when males call from the base of grass tussocks close to the water in flooded areas. A female has been observed laying 368 eggs.

Few records from a remote region. Few threatening processes are believed to be acting on the taxon. No further information can be added to the existing database.ThreatsNone known.Conservation MeasuresNone in place.

The fat toadlet (Uperoleia crassa) is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and intermittent freshwater marshes.