Wildlifeof India
Microhyla laterite
Narrow-mouthed Frogs
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Microhyla laterite
Basic stats
Habitat
Ephemeral ponds forming in laterite soil along the coastal fringe
Range
Coastal fringe adjoining the Karnataka Western Ghats
Size
Males 15-17mm; one female 18mm
Microhyla laterite, the laterite narrow-mouthed frog, was discovered in Karnataka in 2016. It is known from ephemeral ponds forming in laterite soil along the coastal fringe adjoining the Karnataka Western Ghats. Males measure 15-17 mm and the single female 18 mm in snout-vent length (Wikipedia, general species account).
The colour is overall pale brown with prominent black markings on the back, hands, feet and flanks. A distinct black horizontal band with a red leading edge lies at the level of the forelimbs, and the vocal sac is deep purplish black when calling (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Microhyla laterite live in?
- Ephemeral ponds forming in laterite soil along the coastal fringe
- Where is the Microhyla laterite found?
- Coastal fringe adjoining the Karnataka Western Ghats
- How big is the Microhyla laterite?
- Males 15-17mm; one female 18mm