Tasmanian froglet

The Tasmanian froglet (Crinia tasmaniensis) is a species of ground-dwelling frog that occurs only in Tasmania, Australia.

It is variable, but is generally brown (dark to reddish) or grey and can have spots or blotches of another colour, at times this species can be completely dark brown or black, with no variation in colour throughout the dorsal surface.

It inhabits shallow streams, temporary ponds and puddles, dams, swamps and soaks, mostly at higher altitudes throughout most of the state.

It can be found in rainforest, cleared, woodland and alpine habitats.

Development takes about 3 months and metamorph are about 10 mm (0.39 in) and resemble the adult.