Heleioporus
Stuttering Barred Frog (Mixophyes balbus)
Stuttering Barred Frog (Mixophyes balbus), Gibraltar Range, NSW.
One of the most beautiful frogs in NSW and one of the more endangered ones. Late September to early October is the key breeding season for this species which occurs at scattered mountain localities from the Central Coast to the northern edges of the Gibraltar Range. There were dozens of males along the creeks in the area with their deep stuttering call which was good to see.
Stuttering Barred Frog (Mixophyes balbus)
Stuttering Barred Frog (Mixophyes balbus), Gibraltar Range, NSW.
One of the most beautiful frogs in NSW and one of the more endangered ones. Late September to early October is the key breeding season for this species which occurs at scattered mountain localities from the Central Coast to the northern edges of the Gibraltar Range. There were dozens of males along the creeks in the area with their deep stuttering call which was good to see.