Uperoleia laevigata Keferstein, 1867

Size

Uperoleia laevigata, commonly called the smooth toadlet, grows to a maximum length of 35 millimeters.

Dorsal Coloration

Its dorsal surface ranges in color from grey-brown to olive-brown, and is often marked with darker spots and blotches.

Head and Armpit Markings

A pale triangular patch typically appears on the head in front of the eyes, and a pale yellow patch is present in the armpit.

Gland Structure

This species has prominent parotoid glands.

Ventral and Thigh Markings

Its belly is white, and a red patch can be found on the thighs.

Habitat and Range

This frog lives in dry forest, sclerophyll forest, and cleared grassland or farmland across coastal areas, slopes, and ranges.

Male Call Description

Males produce a drawn out "arrrrk" call from areas around their breeding sites, which can range from large permanent dams to flooded ditches or flooded grassland.

Calling Position

Calling males can position themselves anywhere from directly at the water's edge up to 20 meters away from the water.

Calling Period

Calling takes place from spring through autumn.

Breeding Behavior

After heavy rain, large numbers of these frogs will breed within one to two weeks; the species may be completely absent from breeding sites during drier periods.