Turtle Frog

Turtle Frog
Myobatrachus gouldii

Although strange to look at, this frog’s body shape helps it burrow forwards through sand, unlike most burrowing frogs that dig backwards. Their muscular limbs also help them break into termite mounds for food. Unusually, this species has no tadpole stage. Instead, eggs hatch directly into tiny frogs.

Distribution: Western Australia
Conservation status: Least Concern
Evolutionary distinctiveness: Medium