River Galloper
Pauropsalta kriki Owen and Moulds, 2016
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Male
Species number (TNS):
658.
Fore wing length:
18–24 mm.
Distribution and seasonality:
Occurs in the Top End of the Northern
Territory from Darwin south to Mataranka
and east to Kakadu National Park.
Adults occur from October to February.
Notable localities:
Marrara, Berry Springs, Lichfield National
Park.
Habitat:
Eucalypt woodland and riparian
shrubland.
Calling song and behaviour:
A repetitive ratchet-like call, somewhat
resembling the sound of a galloping
horse.
Similar species:
Paperbark Tree-clicker.
dr-pop.net database record
Currently known extent
Female