Mahonabatrachus is a genus of tree frogs in the family Pelodryadidae. These frogs are native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Species in the genus were previously included within the wastebasket genus Litoria, but were separated into a new genus in 2025. They are very small-to-small sized frogs that exhibit many shades of greys, browns or reds.
The genus is named for Professor Michael Mahony in recognition for his work on Australian frogs .
Species Mahonabatrachus contains six species:
Common nameBinomial nameKimberley rockhole frogMahonabatrachus aurifer Dwarf rocket frogMahonabatrachus dorsalis Long-snouted frogMahonabatrachus longirostris Rockhole frogMahonabatrachus meirianus Javelin frogMahonabatrachus microbelos Menemsorae tree frogMahonabatrachus timidus
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