Species Taudactylus acutirostris (Andersson, 1916) (Extinct)
Sharp-nosed Torrent Frog, Sharp-snouted Torrent Frog
- Crinia acutirostris Andersson, L.G. 1916. Results of Dr. E. Mjöberg's Swedish Scientific Expeditions to Australia 1910–1913. 9. Batrachians from Queensland. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskaps-Academiens Nya Handlingar, Stockholm ns 52: 1-20 [8, fig. 2].
Type data:
Syntype(s) NHRM 1624 (2 specimens), Malanda, QLD.
Generic Combinations
- Taudactylus acutirostris (Andersson, 1916).
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Extinct
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Qld: Wet Tropics (WT)
Ecological Descriptors
Amphibious, arthropod-feeder, closed forest, lotic freshwater, noctidiurnal, oviparous, predator, tall forest.
Extra Ecological Information
Free-living tadpole, torrent dweller.
General References
Liem, D.S. & Hosmer, W. 1973. Frogs of the genus Taudactylus with descriptions of two new species (Anura: Leptodactylidae). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 16: 435-457 (taxonomy)
Straughan, I.R. & Lee, A.K. 1966. A new genus and species of leptodactylid frog from Queensland. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland 77: 63-66 (taxonomy)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Sep-2022 | MYOBATRACHIDAE Schlegel, 1850 | 20-Dec-2021 | MODIFIED | |
| 31-Jan-2017 | 16-Oct-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 23-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED |