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Limnodynastes peroni
An Australian native, the Striped Marsh Frog is a large wetland-dwelling frog and voracious hunter, and eats almost any animal smaller than itself, including small frogs. Its distribution extends along the east coast from Queensland to South Australia. The distinct markings of this frog make it easy to distinguish from all other species of its size. Its conspicuous golden or light brown back with dark brown or black stripes is unique. Adult length is usually about 60mm. Pointed snout (when viewed from above). Long fingers and toes; fingers with no webbing, toes with only traces of webbing. The mating call is a short, sharp 'toc'. Here's an excellent recording of a pond at night. You can hear the frogs chatting away quite happily - http://miracleofnature.org/blog/pond-at-...
Adults can be found in rainforests, wet and dry forests, woodlands, shrublands, open and disturbed areas where they frequent swamps, flooded grasslands, pools and ponds. Eggs and tadpoles are found in still or very slow moving water in swamps, lakes, dams, and isolated ponds. It is most commonly associated with wetlands and permanent water and shelters among reeds and other debris. This one was found in a lilly pond at a garden nursery in Sydney. Needless to say, garden ponds are a favourite habitat in suburbia.
There were two frogs that I rescued this particular day, both trapped in a deep fiberglass pond that was partially filled with fresh rainwater. There was no way out for the frogs, and no where for them to rest. Both frogs were of the same species but I did notice one of them was so much darker than the other. A normal colour variation within the species perhaps, or maybe an indication of age or illness? (photo #6) Here's some more info that I couldn't load as a reference - http://frogs.org.au/frogs/species/Limnod...
Spotted on Feb 19, 2014
Submitted on Feb 22, 2014
12 Comments
Thanks, Selma and Leanne. The audio is great, and I listen too it quite often just to chill. I think anyone who can get up off their backside, pick up a camera, go outside and search for wildlife, has passion, and to share our spottings with others and have others do the same, is inspirational. Passion and inspiration usually go hand in hand. I sound like I'm giving a sermon. Sorry :-)
I love this spotting Neil. Agreed so much with what's already been said. Love your passion. Really enjoyed the audio too. Thank you :)
Nice series Neil.
Would love to play it a loop. It would cure any insomniac.
That audio you posted (http://miracleofnature.org/blog/pond-at-...) is really beautiful. I keep playing it while I work on the computer.
Thanks, KD. I didn't hear them, although it was still daylight. I have heard them at night on many occasions. Here's an excellent sound recording I found some time ago. You can hear the L. peroni chatting away quite happily - http://miracleofnature.org/blog/pond-at-... I really love this.
It's okay Neil, I am. Did you manage to record any sounds from them? The dry has meant not much in the way of frog chorus lately, but rain in Sydney area might have made a difference there. And you're right, it is a personal experience when spotting flora & fauna, sometimes it's just for your eyes. Keep up the good work, look forward to seeing more images soon.
Nor am I, buddy ;-)
Thank you, ladies. I love taking the photos, but also to research and document each spotting. All of our spottings are very personal experiences, and I really enjoy sharing my experiences as well as reading about those of others. It's fun and a great way to learn about the natural world :-)
Very nice study.
i agree, ava, thanks neil!
Neil Ross, you take lovely pictures, but you also write great descriptions, habitate notes, and notes; thanks for your efforts!