Malabar Flying Frog
Malabar flying frog is a species of frog occurring in the Western Ghats of India. The species is one of the largest moss frogs. The frog is arboreal. Females are larger than males.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Amphibia |
Subclass | Lissamphibia |
Order | Anura |
Suborder | Neobatrachia |
Family | Rhacophoridae |
Subfamily | Rhacophorinae |
Genus | Rhacophorus |
Scientific Name | Rhacophorus malabaricus |
Other Names | Malabar gliding frog |
Size | Around 10 cm (4 in) |
Color | Vivid green upper surface with pale yellow belly; webbing between fingers and toes is orange-red |
Distribution | Western Ghats of India |
Habitat | Tropical moist evergreen forest, secondary (disturbed) forest, deciduous forest, coffee plantations |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Incubation Period | 5 to 7 days |
Metamorphosis Period | 35 to 45 days |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |