Wildlifeof India
Raorchestes keirasabinae
Shrub Frogs & Tree Frogs
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Raorchestes keirasabinae
Basic stats
Habitat
100-1,000m
Range
Endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala, south of the Palghat Gap
Size
Males 29-31mm
Raorchestes keirasabinae, Keira's shrub frog, is endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala and is known from elevations of 100-1,000 m south of the Palghat Gap. It is a medium-sized species, with a male snout-vent length of 29-31 mm (Wikipedia, general species account).
The front part of the back is brown with black and dark brown patches, while the rear half is green with grey patches. The snout is light green on top, the sides of the head are dark greyish brown, and the sides of the belly have brown and grey mottling. Scientists believe it breeds through direct development like other Raorchestes (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Raorchestes keirasabinae live in?
- 100-1,000m
- Where is the Raorchestes keirasabinae found?
- Endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala, south of the Palghat Gap
- How big is the Raorchestes keirasabinae?
- Males 29-31mm