The Family Limnodynastidae consists of a group of frogs commonly known as Australian ground frogs, primarily found in Australia, New Guinea, and parts of New Zealand. Members of this family are mostly terrestrial or semi-aquatic, often inhabiting grasslands, forests, and wetlands. They are characterized by stout bodies, short limbs, and burrowing or hopping behavior. Limnodynastid frogs typically lay eggs in foam nests or aquatic environments, and many species have distinctive calls used for mating. Ecologically, they play important roles as insect predators and as prey for larger animals, contributing to the balance of their ecosystems.