Wildlifeof India
Raorchestes annandalii
Shrub Frogs & Tree Frogs
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Raorchestes annandalii
Basic stats
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and high-altitude shrubland; grasses near human habitation; up to 2,700m
Range
Eastern Himalaya in India, Nepal and Bhutan
Raorchestes annandalii, known as Annandale's bush frog, coppersmith frog, Himalaya bubble-nest frog or Himalaya foam nest frog, is found in the eastern Himalaya in India, Nepal and Bhutan. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and high-altitude shrubland, and it has been observed as high as 2,700 metres. It has also been found in grasses near human habitation (Wikipedia, general species account).
The frog moves around by hopping and breeds through direct development, with no free-swimming tadpole stage. Its range includes two protected areas, Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dibang Wildlife Reserve (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Raorchestes annandalii live in?
- Subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and high-altitude shrubland; grasses near human habitation; up to 2,700m
- Where is the Raorchestes annandalii found?
- Eastern Himalaya in India, Nepal and Bhutan