Wallum Froglet
VU

Wallum Froglet

Crinia tinnula

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallum_froglet

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Wallum Froglet faces severe habitat loss from coastal development and urban expansion across its restricted range in southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales. Drainage and modification of wallum heathland wetlands for agriculture and infrastructure development has eliminated many breeding sites. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns affecting the ephemeral pools essential for reproduction, while increased fire frequency threatens the specialized wallum vegetation communities this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Wallum Froglet inhabits acidic, ephemeral pools and swamps within wallum heathland ecosystems along the eastern Australian coast. These specialized wetlands occur in sandy, nutrient-poor soils dominated by tea-tree and sedge communities, typically found within 50 kilometers of the coastline.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Wallum Froglet classified as Vulnerable?
Wallum Froglet is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Wallum Froglet faces severe habitat loss from coastal development and urban expansion across its restricted range in southeastern Queensland and northeastern New South Wales. Drainage and modification of wallum heathland wetlands for agriculture and infrastructure development has eliminated many breeding sites. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns affecting the ephemeral pools essential for reproduction, while increased fire frequency threatens the specialized wallum vegetation communities this species depends upon.
Where does Wallum Froglet live?
Wallum Froglet occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wallum Froglet?
The main threats to Wallum Froglet are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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