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Micrixalus silvaticus
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Micrixalus silvaticus
Basic stats
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forest, and rivers
Range
Endemic to the Western Ghats; very restricted localities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, especially around Kadalar Estate (Idukki) and Valparai
Micrixalus silvaticus, the forest dancing frog, is endemic to the Western Ghats. It is known only from very restricted localities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu south of the Palghat Gap, especially around Kadalar Estate in Idukki District and Valparai in Coimbatore District (Wikipedia, general species account).
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forest, and rivers. The cached account gives no description or breeding details (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Micrixalus silvaticus live in?
- Subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forest, and rivers
- Where is the Micrixalus silvaticus found?
- Endemic to the Western Ghats; very restricted localities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, especially around Kadalar Estate (Idukki) and Valparai