Wildlifeof India
Polypedates himalayensis
Shrub Frogs & Tree Frogs
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Polypedates himalayensis
Basic stats
Habitat
Moist deciduous forest and semi-urban areas with gardens; freshwater habitat; 100-2,000m
Range
North-eastern India
Polypedates himalayensis, the Himalayan tree frog, is found in north-eastern India and has been observed between 100 and 2,000 metres above sea level. It is a typical frog of moist deciduous forest and is also found in semi-urban areas, especially cities with extensive gardens or plants. It is associated with freshwater habitat (Wikipedia, general species account).
It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Indian tree frog and was once treated as conspecific with Polypedates maculatus (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Polypedates himalayensis live in?
- Moist deciduous forest and semi-urban areas with gardens; freshwater habitat; 100-2,000m
- Where is the Polypedates himalayensis found?
- North-eastern India