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Native Maud Island frog

Native Maud Island frog on a moss covered rock.

Maud Island frogs prefer rocky areas in native coastal forests. They are confined to islands in the Marlborough Sounds. This habitat is quite different to habitats favoured by introduced frog species.

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Rights: D Garrick, Department of Conservation
Published: 16 May 2019Size: 6.78 MB
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