Archey’s Frog – Poraka
NZ’s smallest frog (3.1cm) is dependent upon damp conditions to live. If left in a dry place it will dry out & die. Archey’s frog is strange as it misses out the usual tadpole stage.
It hatches strait into a fully formed frog. Also it doesn’t croak regularly like other frogs. Archey’s frog is critically endangered. Introduced predators such as rats & cats & chytrid fungus all threaten Archey’s frog.