Pilbara toadlet
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The tiny Pilbara toadlet (Uperoleia saxatilis)[2]) is a species of frog in the family Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to the arid Pilbara region of Australia. It is a burrowing frog and is found in rocky gorges and creeks in the Pilbara following cyclonic rains.[3] The species name saxatilis means "rock-dwelling".[1]
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Pilbara toadlet | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Myobatrachidae |
Genus: | Uperoleia |
Species: | U. saxatilis |
Binomial name | |
Uperoleia saxatilis Catullo, Doughty, Roberts & Keogh 2011[1] | |
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