At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The southern corroboree frog is a tiny, brilliant yellow-and-black alpine frog of Australia. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
Its striking pattern warns of toxins it makes itself, rather than obtaining from food.
Range & habitat
A small alpine area of south-eastern Australia.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- The amphibian fungal disease chytridiomycosis
- Habitat change and drought
- A tiny range
Why it matters
A jewel-like alpine frog devastated by amphibian disease, the southern corroboree frog is one of Australia's most urgent amphibian recovery efforts.
Sources
Sources for Southern Corroboree Frog
- IUCN Red List — look up Southern Corroboree Frog (authoritative status)
- AmphibiaWeb (UC Berkeley)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is special about the corroboree frog's toxin?
Unlike poison frogs that get toxins from their diet, the corroboree frog can produce its own toxic alkaloid — unusual among frogs — advertised by its bold yellow-and-black stripes.
Why is the southern corroboree frog Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite the amphibian fungal disease chytridiomycosis, habitat change and drought, and a tiny range. It depends heavily on captive breeding. See the IUCN Red List.
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