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The following species occur in the neighbourhood of Sydney : — 



LiMNODYNASTES DORSALIS. 



Very rare. Found under stones in damp rocky ground during 

 the cold season only. Occurs at Port Macquarie, Clarence River, 

 and on the Lower Murray (Swan Hill), amongst the reed-beds, ge- 

 nerally in old cattle-tracks or hoof-marks where moisture has accu- 

 mulated. Nocturnal. . 



LiMNODYNASTES TASMANIENSIS. 



Common near Sydney, on the borders of lagoons in summer ; 

 under logs and stones, often upon rocky ground, during the cold 

 season. Deserted sandstone-quarries appear to be a favourite resort 

 of this species. Young subjects vary in colour a good deal ; they 

 are often marked with a dorsal stripe, which probably disappears as 

 they approach the adult age. 



LiMNODYNASTES KREFFTII, Gthr. 



Common. Of larger size than L. tasmaniensis, without black 

 throat, but similar in habits and economy. A single specimen from 

 Waroo, Port Curtis, is in my possession, showing an extensive geo- 

 graphical range. Nocturnal. 



Uperoleia marmorata. 



Common during the cold season, under stones ; rare in summer. 

 Nocturnal. The spots, which appear white in spirit specimens, are 

 bright orange or yellow in the live subject. Feeds on small species 

 of Blatta. Found on the Clarence River also. 



Pseudophryne australis. 



Common on rocky ground only, in moist places, under stones, in 

 particular in deserted sandstone-quarries. The male has a peculiar, 

 sharp voice, which may be heard from 20 to 30 yards off. Females 

 full of ova are taken as late as April, and many places abound now 

 (May 22) with the tiny larva of this species. Seldom found in 

 company with other Frogs. The beautiful red spots on the back 

 and head in the live animal turi\ white in spirits. Nocturnal. 



Pseudophryne bibronii. 



Common, representing the former species in the level and flat 

 country. Similar in habits to P. australis ; under logs and stones. 

 Nocturnal. 



LiTORIA NASUTA. 

 LiTORIA PUNCTATA. 

 LlTORlA MARMORATA. 



These three species occur near Sydney, but are perhaps varieties 



