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Raorchestes jayarami
Shrub Frogs & Tree Frogs
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Raorchestes jayarami
Basic stats
Habitat
Small forest patches and shola among human settlements, and a few tea plantations; 600-1,800m
Range
Valparai, Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu
Raorchestes jayarami, Jayaram's bush frog, is found in Valparai in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, where it has been observed between 600 and 1,800 metres above sea level. Frogs of the genus Raorchestes have colour forms that range from plain green to variations with splotches and dots of darker greens and sometimes yellow (Wikipedia, general species account).
Raorchestes show direct development, which frees them from needing a waterbody for tadpoles. This frog has been seen in small patches of forest and shola between human settlements, with a few sightings on tea plantations (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Raorchestes jayarami live in?
- Small forest patches and shola among human settlements, and a few tea plantations; 600-1,800m
- Where is the Raorchestes jayarami found?
- Valparai, Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu