Limnodynastes dumerilii Peters, 1863

Adult Size

Adults of Limnodynastes dumerilii are roughly 7 to 8 centimetres long.

Adult Morphology

They have dark warty backs, a prominent tibial gland, fleshy metatarsal tubercles, and a smooth white or mottled belly.

Tadpole Stage Duration

The tadpole stage of this species is relatively long, and can last up to fifteen months.

Taxonomic Status

Limnodynastes dumerilii is a common species with five recognized subspecies.

Burrowing Behavior

Limnodynastes dumerilii is a burrowing frog. Individuals burrow underground during dry periods, and often burrow underground simply during the day.

Post-rain Activity & Spawning

They can often be seen in large numbers after rain, and under suitable conditions mass spawning can occur over just a few days.

Calling Behavior

They have been recorded calling while underground, and can call at any time of year after rain.

Genome Sequencing Background

The Eastern banjo frog, a member of this species, was the first of its species to have its reference genome sequenced.

Genome Characteristics

Sequencing found it has a compact 2.38 Gb genome (compact for an amphibian) with 24,548 protein-coding genes.