Heleioporus australiacus (Giant Burrowing Frog)

Two sub-species of Giant Burrowing Frog (Heleioporus australiacus) are now recognised following a recent taxonomic revision by Michael Mahony et al. (2021), namely the nominate northern sub-species Heleioporus a. australiacus and the newly recognised southern sub-species H. a. flavopunctatus subsp. nov.

See individual subspecies accounts in the field guide for more detailed information on descriptions and ranges.

Both subspecies are considered to be endangered.

Regional distribution

Heleioporus australiacus is listed in the following regions: