description Spotted Grass Frog Overview
The spotted grass frog, Limnodynastes tasmaniensis, is an Australian frog also known as the spotted marsh frog. It occurs across much of eastern Australia, including Tasmania, and is associated with grassland, wetlands, flooded paddocks, ponds, dams, and roadside ditches. Adults have a brown, grey-brown, or olive back marked by darker patches, while breeding takes place in still or slow-moving freshwater where the species produces floating foamy egg masses.
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What is the scientific name of the spotted grass frog?
The spotted grass frog is Limnodynastes tasmaniensis. It is also commonly called the spotted marsh frog.
Where in Australia does the spotted grass frog live?
It occurs across much of eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Its habitats include grassland, wetlands, flooded paddocks, ponds, dams, and roadside ditches.
Is the spotted grass frog a wetland specialist?
It is strongly associated with wet places but can use many kinds of freshwater habitats. Records include farm dams, ponds, flooded fields, marshy areas, and roadside ditches.
Is Limnodynastes tasmaniensis found on Tasmania?
Yes, Tasmania is included within its Australian range. The species also occurs across much of eastern mainland Australia.
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