Ornate Burrowing Frog (Platyplectrum ornatum) (IMAGE)

University of Queensland

Ornate Burrowing Frog (Platyplectrum ornatum)

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The ornate burrowing frog (Platyplectrum ornatum) is one of the most frequently occurring amphibian species on Australian islands. It can burrow beneath the surface and may remain dormant underground during the day or throughout dry seasons, enabling it to survive on drier islands.

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Samuel Ho

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