''Pseudophryne'' is a genus of small myobatrachid

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s. All of these frogs are small terrestrial frogs, and as such, most species are commonly called toadlets (''pseudo-'' meaning deceptive, ''phryne'' meaning toad).

Distribution, habitation and reproduction

The genus comprises thirteen species, ten from eastern Australia, and three from

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. Species within the genus ''Pseudophryne'' lay their eggs on moist ground. The tadpoles develop within the eggs, and once they reach hatching size, will become dormant. Once sufficient rain occurs to flush the eggs into a creek or river, the eggs will hatch and release tadpoles into the water. Many of the species within this genus have the ability to form hybrids.

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus ''Pseudophryne'':

References

* {{Taxonbar, from=Q2468380 Myobatrachidae Amphibian genera Taxa named by Leopold Fitzinger