Wildlifeof India
Microhyla darreli
Narrow-mouthed Frogs
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Microhyla darreli
Basic stats
Range
Endemic to the Western Ghats south of the Palghat Gap; Karamana (type locality) and Chathankod, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala
Size
Males 15-15.7mm
Microhyla darreli is endemic to the Western Ghats south of the Palghat Gap and is known from two localities in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala: its type locality, Karamana, and Chathankod, some 50 km north-east. Adult males measure 15-15.7 mm in snout-vent length, and no females were collected (Wikipedia, general species account).
The snout is subovoid from above and rounded from the side. The back, upper eyelids and sides of the snout are greyish brown with scattered light brown markings, and there are prominent brown crossbands on the lips (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Microhyla darreli found?
- Endemic to the Western Ghats south of the Palghat Gap; Karamana (type locality) and Chathankod, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala
- How big is the Microhyla darreli?
- Males 15-15.7mm