Striped Burrowing Frog

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Striped Burrowing Frog - Retrieved from https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9398179.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
Classification Animalia Chordata Amphibia Anura Pelodryadidae Ranoidea Cyclorana alboguttata

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Description

The Striped Burrowing Frog or Cyclorana alboguttata is a species of Burrowing Frog known for its ability to bury itself in the mud for years without access to food or water. [1]

Habitat

The species is found along the East coast of Australia spanning from Sydney into the Northern Territory. [2]

Anatomy

Diet & Behavior

Life Cycle

Ecological Role

References

[1] L. S. S. 2009, June 29. Frog Dozes in Mud for Years. https://www.livescience.com/7772-frog-dozes-mud-years.html.