First Nations names for frogs
Australia is home to a rich variety of frog stories and names, each tied to the many First Nations groups across the country.
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Frogs hold significant cultural and ecological roles in First Nations cultures, with knowledge and stories about them being passed down through generations. These stories and names reflect the deep connection between First Nations people and their environment.
Explore some First Nations language words for frogs along coastal NSW
If you know other First Nations names for frogs, please share them with us using the online form below. Your contributions will help us celebrate and preserve the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of First Nations communities.
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Listen to frog names in NSW First Nations languages
Click below to hear how you say frog in some of the different First Nations languages from NSW.
Language: Dhurga | Word: Goodtgardt
Screaming Tree Frog (Litoria quiritatus).
Image: Jodi Rowley© Jodi Rowley
Language: Dharug | Word: Gungung
The Common Eastern Froglet (Crinia signifera).
Image: Dr Jodi Rowley© Australian Museum
Language: Gathang | Word: Gunggang
The Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog (Litoria fallax).
Image: Jodi Rowley© Australian Museum
Language: Gundungurra | Word: Guukma
© Jodi Rowley
Language: Wonnarua | Word: Kuungkany
© Jodi Rowley
What’s the word for frog in your language?
Contact the Australian Museum FrogID team for more information: calls@frogid.net.au.
Acknowledgements
The Australian Museum thanks Uncle Phil Butler, Wonnarua National Aboriginal Corporation, Tula Wynyard, Gathangga Wakulda Aboriginal Corporation, Kazan Brown, and Uncle Warren Forster for sharing language and guidance.
