Chytrid fungus in Australian FrogsBy Kath Adriaanse / October 12, 2023 Advice Title Advice Content Visual Code 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, <strong>contact the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or report online at </strong><a href="https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/report-a-pest-or-disease"><strong>https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/report-a-pest-or-disease</strong></a> Learn more about Chytrid fungus in Australia here: NSW Office of Environment & Heritage <a href="https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=20009">https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=20009</a> Wildlife Health Australia factsheet <a href="https://wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Portals/0/ResourceCentre/FactSheets/Amphibians/Chytrid_in_Australian_Frogs.pdf">https://wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Portals/0/ResourceCentre/FactSheets/Amphibians/Chytrid_in_Australian_Frogs.pdf</a> Featured Image Advice Types Contact General Contact Specific Further Action General Join Community Safety Warning Specific Thanks -- Parent -- Add New Species Bird Bird of prey Emu Kookaburra or kingfisher Magpie or currawong Other or unsure Owl or frogmouth Parrot Pigeon or dove Raven or crow Songbirds Waterbird Fish Frog Mammal Bandicoot Bat Dingo, wild dog or fox Echidna Feral camel, goat or cattle Feral cat Feral deer Feral pig Kangaroo or wallaby Koala Other or unsure Platypus Possum or glider Rat or mouse Wombat Other Insects Other or unsure Slugs or snails Yabby or crayfish Reptile Lizard Snake Turtle or tortoise -- Parent -- Add New Clinical Signs Abnormal behaviour Dead Found on the ground Orphaned young Skin or feather abnormalities Thin or poor body condition Traumatic injuries -- Parent -- Add New Numbers a: One (1) b: Two to ten (2-10) c: Eleven to one hundred (11-100) d: More than one hundred (>100) e: Thousands (1,000+) -- Parent -- Add New
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