Sunset frog  (Spicospina flammocaerulea)

Description

The sunset frog was first discovered in Western Australia as recently as 1994 and was scientifically described in 1997. It is so called because of its striking appearance; it is dark purplish-black above, with bright orange and blue on its belly, reminiscent of the colours at sunset (3). This small frog produces a deep ‘dadukk dadukk’ croak (3). This species is the only member of the genus Spicospina, and differs greatly from other Australian frogs in colour (orange and blue ventral surface) and appearance (massive glands behind the head) (4).

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