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First description of the female Magnificent Broodfrog (Pseudophryne covacevichae), in North Queensland

The Magnificent Broodfrog (Pseudophryne covacevichae) is a cryptic species living in remote areas of North Queensland, Australia. Critical natural history information, like detailed distribution, habitat preference, breeding biology and genetics are lacking. As an example of limited information on the species, there have been no records of a female Magnificent Broodfrog. This note documents what is believed to be the first records and descriptions of the female Magnificent Broodfrog.

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