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Minervarya sahyadris
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Minervarya sahyadris
Basic stats
Habitat
Semi-aquatic and terrestrial; 40-200m
Range
Endemic to the central Western Ghats: Gundia River area (Karnataka) and Kannur, Kasaragod and Kozhikode (Kerala)
Size
About 22mm
Minervarya sahyadris, the small cricket frog, is endemic to the central Western Ghats. It is known from the Gundia River and adjacent areas in Karnataka and from Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode and neighbouring areas in Kerala, at 40-200 m above sea level. It is about 22 mm long and nocturnal, and is a semi-aquatic, terrestrial species (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is seen in loose groups. Key features include a pointed snout, a rictal gland, a fold from the back of the eye to the shoulder, a reddish to reddish-brown mid-back and minimal webbing on the feet (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Minervarya sahyadris live in?
- Semi-aquatic and terrestrial; 40-200m
- Where is the Minervarya sahyadris found?
- Endemic to the central Western Ghats: Gundia River area (Karnataka) and Kannur, Kasaragod and Kozhikode (Kerala)
- How big is the Minervarya sahyadris?
- About 22mm