About Uperoleia laevigata Keferstein, 1867
Uperoleia laevigata, commonly called the smooth toadlet, grows to a maximum length of 35 millimeters. Its dorsal surface ranges in color from grey-brown to olive-brown, and is often marked with darker spots and blotches. A pale triangular patch typically appears on the head in front of the eyes, and a pale yellow patch is present in the armpit. This species has prominent parotoid glands. Its belly is white, and a red patch can be found on the thighs. This frog lives in dry forest, sclerophyll forest, and cleared grassland or farmland across coastal areas, slopes, and ranges. Males produce a drawn out "arrrrk" call from areas around their breeding sites, which can range from large permanent dams to flooded ditches or flooded grassland. Calling males can position themselves anywhere from directly at the water's edge up to 20 meters away from the water. Calling takes place from spring through autumn. After heavy rain, large numbers of these frogs will breed within one to two weeks; the species may be completely absent from breeding sites during drier periods.
