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Euphlyctis jaladhara
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Euphlyctis jaladhara
Basic stats
Range
Western coastal plains of peninsular India
Size
Males 33.7-37.8mm; females 40.8-62.1mm
Euphlyctis jaladhara is a skittering frog described as a new species in 2022 from the western coastal plains of peninsular India, found during a detailed study of the genus Euphlyctis there. Males measure 33.7-37.8 mm and females 40.8-62.1 mm in snout-vent length (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is told apart from close relatives by a combination of body features and molecular characteristics. The back is generally olive green and may show darker markings, with a lighter underside. The eyes are prominent and the hind feet are well adapted to an aquatic lifestyle (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Euphlyctis jaladhara found?
- Western coastal plains of peninsular India
- How big is the Euphlyctis jaladhara?
- Males 33.7-37.8mm; females 40.8-62.1mm