Flat-headed frog
The flat-headed frog (Limnodynastes depressus) is a species of frog in the family Limnodynastidae. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical dry lowland grassland and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
- The unrelated corrugated frog (Limnonectes laticeps) of Southeast Asia is occasionally also called "flat-headed frog".
| Flat-headed frog | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Limnodynastidae |
| Genus: | Limnodynastes |
| Species: | L. depressus |
| Binomial name | |
| Limnodynastes depressus Tyler, 1976 | |
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References
- Cogger, H.; Roberts, D.; Horner, P. (2004). "Limnodynastes depressus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T41157A10406793. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T41157A10406793.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
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