Archey's Frog
Leiopelma archeyi
A tiny, ancient New Zealand frog found in damp native forest, especially among moss, stones, roots, and leaf litter. It is nocturnal and secretive, feeding on small invertebrates by lunging at close range rather than chasing prey. Unlike many frogs, it has no free-swimming tadpole stage; young develop inside eggs and hatch as small froglets. This species is one of the world’s most evolutionarily distinct frogs and is highly threatened in the wild.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- CR
Growth chain
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- Archey's Frog