Species details

Banded Bull Frog

Kaloula pulchra

Kaloula pulchra
Kaloula pulchra

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This frog can be easily recognised by its round and stocky body, small head, and broad orange bands on both sides of its back. Common in disturbed habitats.


Habitat
A highly adaptable species able to survive in disturbed habitat including flooded grassland, roadside puddles and urban storm drains. Hides in holes in the ground, under leaf litter or in cracks of walls


Size (snout to vent)
Female 7.5cm, Male 7.0cm


Status
Introduced


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