Turtle Frog
Turtle frog is a species of frog native to Western Australia. The species do not require water to breed as it breeds in burrows. There is no tadpole stage in the reproductive process of this species as young emerge from eggs as fully formed frogs.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Myobatrachidae |
| Genus | Myobatrachus |
| Scientific Name | Myobatrachus gouldii |
| Size | Around 4.5 cm (1.8 in) |
| Color | Grayish to brown with gray bellies with brown spots |
| Distribution | Western Australia |
| Habitat | Under logs and rocks in soft sandy soils, woodland and dense scrub in sand hills; also found in areas associated with termite nests as it feed on termites |
| Diet | Termites |
| Breeding Season | September to February |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Up to 40 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 4 to 6 months |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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