Myobatrachus gouldii, commonly known as the Turtle Frog, is a peculiar species native to the sandy soils of Western Australia. It features a robust, rounded body with short limbs, adapted for burrowing. Unlike many frogs, it doesn't rely on water bodies for breeding, laying its eggs underground in moist sand.

Myobatrachus gouldii, commonly known as the turtle frog, is native to the southwestern region of Western Australia. Its geographical distribution is primarily in the sandy and arid regions around Perth and extends northward to the Geraldton Sandplains and southwards to the Esperance Plains.

The turtle frog inhabits semi-arid to arid environments characterized by loose sandy soils. These areas are often associated with scrublands and heathlands, where the soil composition allows for easy digging.

Myobatrachus gouldii is a fossorial species, meaning it is adapted for a life spent mostly underground. It is uniquely adapted to burrowing in sandy soils, where it seeks shelter and moisture. The turtle frog's diet primarily consists of termites, which are abundant in its habitat. Its ecological niche is as a predator of these insects, playing a role in controlling termite populations.