Australian Museum Releases Comprehensive Frog Distribution Atlas Using Citizen Science Data
The Australian Museum has published the Australian Frog Atlas, providing updated distribution maps for all 248 frog species in Australia. This comprehensive resource was developed using data from the FrogID citizen science project, which has collected over 650,000 audio recordings of frog calls since 2017. The atlas reveals significant range adjustments for species like the Crucifix Frog and Sloane's Froglet, while identifying biodiversity hotspots and areas where frogs have never been documented. These freely accessible maps aim to improve conservation planning by providing accurate data for researchers and land managers.
Key facts
- The Australian Frog Atlas provides updated distribution maps for all 248 Australian frog species
- Data comes primarily from the FrogID citizen science project launched in 2017
- Over 650,000 frog call recordings have been collected through the app-based project
- The atlas reveals significant range extensions and corrections for multiple species
- Maps are freely accessible and have been incorporated into the FrogID app
Entities
Institutions
- Australian Museum
- Australian Museum Research Institute
- UNSW Sydney
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Queensland Museum
- South Australian Museum
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Western Australian Museum
Locations
- Australia
- Queensland
- Victoria
- Simpson Desert
- Kimberley region