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| Striped Marsh Frog The striped marsh frog (Limnodynastes peroni) is an attractive species, its dorsal (upper) surface patterned with a series of dark and light brown stripes. It grows to a length of 70mm. In Tasmania, it is an uncommon species, confined to the far north west and north east, as well as King Island. On the mainland, in contrast, it is widespread and common along the eastern seaboard. It is listed as Rare on Tasmania's Threatened Species Protection Act 1995..jpg) During spring and summer, males call from either the water or concealed sites, such as under leaf litter. The call is a soft, explosive 'whuck'.
Contact: Wildlife Management BranchWildlife Management Branch
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
134 Macquarie Street, GPO Box 44
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6233 6556
Fax: 03 6233 3477
Email: wildlife.enq@dpipwe.tas.gov.au
Department switchboard: 1300 368 550 (local call cost)
Littlejohn, M. (2003). Frogs of Tasmania. Fauna of Tasmania Handbook no. 6 (2nd ed). University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Frogs of Tasmania Poster. Parks and Wildlife Service, Tasmania.
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