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Raorchestes kempiae

Shrub Frogs & Tree Frogs

Raorchestes kempiae

Basic stats

Habitat

Presumed undergrowth of moist evergreen forest

Range

Near Tura, Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India (endemic; type locality)

Size

About 17mm (snout to vent)

The Tura bubble-nest frog, also called Kemp's bush frog, is a frog in the family Rhacophoridae known only from its type locality near Tura in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The Wikipedia account sits under the name Philautus kempiae. The specific name honours Agnes Kemp, wife of the zoologist Stanley Wells Kemp (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is known only from the type specimen, so little is known of its biology; it is presumed to live in the undergrowth of moist evergreen forest. It measures about 17 mm from snout to vent, has webbing only on the hind feet and large toe discs for climbing, a black mark between the eyes and another on the back, a white belly with brown marks and a rounded snout (Wikipedia, general species account).

Quick answers

What habitat does the Raorchestes kempiae live in?
Presumed undergrowth of moist evergreen forest
Where is the Raorchestes kempiae found?
Near Tura, Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India (endemic; type locality)
How big is the Raorchestes kempiae?
About 17mm (snout to vent)
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