The genus Cyclorana or the family Hylidae consists of thirteen different species. All members of this species are burrowers, as their morphology makes clear. Individuals are short with squat bodies and muscular limbs for digging. All species except Cyclorana platycephala have large and protuberant eyes and a dark stripe runs along the side of the head, flanking the eyes (C. platycephala has small eyes and no head stripe) (Barker et al., 1995).

Cyclorana alboguttata (from James Cook University website; permission given by Betsy Jackes)

Cyclorana live in every state of Australia except for Tasmania and Victoria, but predominantly are found in northern Australia. In particular, they live in arid habitats. During dry times, all species burrow and form a cocoon made of layers of skin (1995).