Chytrid fungus causes a fungal infection in the skin of frogs and is the most important cause of frog population declines in Australia and globally. Chytrid fungus is present in NSW and is expected to be present in the Riverina.
Affected frogs may appear normal, have red skin or increased skin shedding, or may just be found deceased. Some frogs may show abnormal behaviour including lethargy and slow movement.
If you have found a live frog and you think it may be infected with chytrid fungus, take it to a local veterinarian as soon as possible.
Chytrid fungus is a notifiable disease in Australia – this means that anyone who knows or suspects that an animal is infected with chytrid fungus has a responsibility to report it to the relevant authority.
If you have discovered large numbers of deceased frogs, contact the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or report online at https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/report-a-pest-or-disease
Learn more about Chytrid fungus in Australia here:
NSW Office of Environment & Heritage https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=20009
Wildlife Health Australia factsheet