Frog of the Month
In June, Ewan Auld's pick is the Common Eastern Froglet (Crinia signifera)
June's Frog of the Month is the Common Eastern Froglet (Crinia signifera).
This tiny amphibian is incredibly common all over south-eastern Australia and one of the few local species that remains highly active throughout winter.
They are found in a range of habitats from creeks, ponds and dams to urban backyards, where they produce a loud repetitive “crick” call.
Interestingly, this species is well known for its broad variation in pattern and colouration, with some individuals possessing distinct stripes or spots in various shades of grey to brown, making it sometimes tricky to tell whether you are looking at the same species.
I spotted this tiny frog with some difficulty, after pinpointing its call next to a puddle on a sandy track on the Illawarra escarpment.
