Listen to the common eastern froglet
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About the common eastern froglet
The common eastern froglet is a amphibian in the family Myobatrachidae (order Anura). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.
What does the common eastern froglet sound like?
Male frogs and toads call by pushing air over their vocal cords into a vocal sac that acts as a resonator. Each species has its own call, so choruses can be identified by ear – and calling peaks on warm, wet nights.
From Wikipedia
The common eastern froglet (Crinia signifera) is a very common, Australian ground-dwelling frog, of the family Myobatrachidae. They are also referred to as 'gunggung' by the Dharug people of the Sydney basin.
More from the family Myobatrachidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a common eastern froglet sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the common eastern froglet on this page. Male frogs and toads call by pushing air over their vocal cords into a vocal sac that acts as a resonator.
Is the common eastern froglet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the common eastern froglet as “least concern”.
What family does the common eastern froglet belong to?
The common eastern froglet (Crinia signifera) belongs to the family Myobatrachidae in the order Anura.
Sources & credits
- Crinia signifera july08 by Aviceda – CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q2274017 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Common eastern froglet – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo – CC BY-SA 3.0