Where can members of the Myobatrachidae family be found?

Q: Where can members of the Myobatrachidae family be found?


A: Members of the Myobatrachidae family can be found in Australia and New Guinea.

Q: What is the size range of species in the Myobatrachidae family?


A: The size range of species in the Myobatrachidae family varies greatly, with some species less than 1.5 centimetres long and the Giant Barred Frog being 12 centimetres long.

Q: Do any members of the Myobatrachidae family live in trees?


A: No, none of the members of the Myobatrachidae family live in trees.

Q: What distinguishes the Myobatrachidae family from tree frogs?


A: The Myobatrachidae family does not have the adhesive toe disc cups found in tree frogs.

Q: How is the Myobatrachidae family broken up into sub-families?


A: The Myobatrachidae family is broken up into three sub-families: Limnodynastinae, Myobatrachinae and Rheobatrachinae.

Q: What is the main factor that determines the sub-family a Myobatrachidae species belongs to?


A: The main factor that determines the sub-family a Myobatrachidae species belongs to is their egg-laying habits.

Q: What method of egg laying is used by the Limnodynastinae sub-family?


A: The Limnodynastinae sub-family lays foam nests, which are made by the female frog from a chemical on her skin. These nests may float on water or be on land.

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