Great barred frog

The great barred frog is an Australian ground-dwelling amphibian belonging to the genus Mixophyes. Measuring approximately 8 centimeters in length, this frog is known for its powerful legs and distinctive appearance. Its back is dark brown, while its belly is white, and its thighs showcase a striking pattern of yellow and black blotches. Additionally, black bars run parallel along its legs. One of its most notable features is a dark line that extends from its snout over the eye and tympanum. The frog's feet are fully webbed, although its hands are not, and it has eyes positioned on top of its head along with a visible tympanum.

In terms of habitat, the great barred frog is commonly found in rainforests, Antarctic beech forests, or wet sclerophyll forests. Unlike most frogs in the genus Mixophyes, which typically breed in streams, this species breeds in both streams and ponds. The male frog's mating call is a loud "wark-wark-wark" followed by a softer "bwaaark-bwaaark" trill. During the breeding process, the male and female frogs engage in amplexus (a type of mating embrace) in the water. Subsequently, the female flicks the eggs onto the bank, where they develop. The first rain then washes the eggs into the water, where they hatch into tadpoles.

The great barred frog is often found near running water. Thanks to its strong legs and webbed feet, it can quickly evade predators by leaping into the water and swimming away.