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 |
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Rhacophorus Malabaricus