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Stoney Creek frog

Stoney Creek frog (Litoria lesueuri) on branch on black backgrd

The Stoney Creek frog (Litoria lesueuri) spends much of its time above the optimal temperature range of the amphibian chytrid fungus (17–25°C) and has not experienced population declines due to chytridiomycosis.

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Rights: Jodi J L Rowley, James Cook University
Published: 27 May 2013Size: 1.27 MB
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