How to Identify Limnodynastidae

Limnodynastidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anura, class Amphibia. The family contains 18 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Limnodynastidae Species

How to identify Limnodynastes dumerilii Peters, 1863

Limnodynastes dumerilii Peters, 1863

Limnodynastes dumerilii Peters, 1863

Limnodynastes dumerilii is a common burrowing frog with documented physical trai…

How to identify Heleioporus australiacus (Shaw & Nodder, 1795)

Heleioporus australiacus (Shaw & Nodder, 1795)

Heleioporus australiacus (Shaw & Nodder, 1795)

Heleioporus australiacus, the giant burrowing frog, is a large burrowing frog na…

How to identify Limnodynastes salmini Steindachner, 1867

Limnodynastes salmini Steindachner, 1867

Limnodynastes salmini Steindachner, 1867

Limnodynastes salmini is a large Australian burrowing frog with distinctive dors…

How to identify Neobatrachus pelobatoides (Werner, 1914)

Neobatrachus pelobatoides (Werner, 1914)

Neobatrachus pelobatoides (Werner, 1914)

Neobatrachus pelobatoides, the humming frog, is a plump burrowing frog endemic t…

How to identify Heleioporus eyrei (Gray, 1845)

Heleioporus eyrei (Gray, 1845)

Heleioporus eyrei (Gray, 1845)

Heleioporus eyrei, the moaning frog, is a burrowing frog native to south-western…

How to identify Limnodynastes convexiusculus (Macleay, 1878)

Limnodynastes convexiusculus (Macleay, 1878)

Limnodynastes convexiusculus (Macleay, 1878)

Limnodynastes convexiusculus, the marbled frog, is a frog species native to open…

How to identify Limnodynastes fletcheri Boulenger, 1888

Limnodynastes fletcheri Boulenger, 1888

Limnodynastes fletcheri Boulenger, 1888

Limnodynastes fletcheri, the long-thumbed frog, is a medium-sized Australian fro…

How to identify Neobatrachus sudelli (Lamb, 1911)

Neobatrachus sudelli (Lamb, 1911)

Neobatrachus sudelli (Lamb, 1911)

Neobatrachus sudelli is a variable Australian burrowing frog found across arid a…

How to identify Neobatrachus pictus Peters, 1863

Neobatrachus pictus Peters, 1863

Neobatrachus pictus Peters, 1863

Neobatrachus pictus, the painted burrowing frog, is a moderately sized endangere…

How to identify Limnodynastes tasmaniensis Günther, 1858

Limnodynastes tasmaniensis Günther, 1858

Limnodynastes tasmaniensis Günther, 1858

Limnodynastes tasmaniensis is a common Australian frog with distinct markings th…

How to identify Notaden bennettii Günther, 1873

Notaden bennettii Günther, 1873

Notaden bennettii Günther, 1873

Notaden bennettii, the crucifix toad, is a brightly colored fossorial Australian…

How to identify Limnodynastes interioris Fry, 1913

Limnodynastes interioris Fry, 1913

Limnodynastes interioris Fry, 1913

Limnodynastes interioris, the Giant Banjo frog, is an endemic Australian burrowi…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Limnodynastidae?

Limnodynastidae animals belong to the Anura order in the Animalia kingdom. A defining feature of this species is three pink, orange, or red-brown stripes that run along its back: one along the center of the back, and one on each side. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Limnodynastidae?

Limnodynastidae is classified in the order Anura, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. The species gets its common name from the distinctive trilling call males produce during the breeding season.

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