Green and Golden Bell Frog

Green and Golden Bell Frog
Litoria aurea

Many remaining populations of this frog, particularly in the Sydney region, inhabit areas such as golf courses, disused industrial land and brick pits (including the one at the Sydney 2000 Olympics site). Its range and abundance have declined severely since the 1960s due to habitat loss and degradation, pollution, introduced species and disease.

Distribution: coastal areas from northern New South Wales to East Gippsland, Victoria
Conservation status: Vulnerable
Evolutionary distinctiveness: not assessed