page_title: Ornate burrowing frog
section_title: Description
hierarchical_section_title: Ornate burrowing frog / Description
caption_attribution_description: English: Ornate burrowing frog calling male
context_page_description: The ornate burrowing frog is a species of ground frog native to Australia. It was moved to the genus Opisthodon in 2006, following a major revision of amphibians, and is now classified in the genus Platyplectrum
context_section_description: This frog is a relatively small and stubby species, growing no larger than 50 mm. It ranges in colour from grey to brown to yellow, and the dorsal surface patterns vary greatly between specimens. There is usually a butterfly-shaped patch behind the eyes. The dorsum is generally covered with red-tipped warts, and skin folds are present towards the head. The legs and arms are barred or spotted with darker markings. Toes have a slight webbing, while fingers have none.
caption: A male ornate burrowing frog calling
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