Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Fejervarya Higher classification Fejervarya | Phylum Chordata Family Dicroglossidae Scientific name Fejervarya sahyadris Rank Species | |
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Similar Frog, Fejervarya, Amphibians, Sphaerotheca, Zakerana | ||
Fejervarya sahyadris or Minervarya sahyadris is a species of frog in the Dicroglossidae family. The validity of Minervarya is disputed.
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Habitat
It is a semi-aquatic, terrestrial species. It has been found from grassy areas adjacent to paddy fields, disturbed (open) moist tropical forest, stream banks and abandoned quarries. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
This species is about 22 mm in length and is nocturnal. It is seen in loose groups; key identifying features include, pointed snout, presence of rictal gland, supratympanic fold from back of eye to shoulder, mid dorsum reddish to reddish brown in colour and minimal webbing in feet.
Distribution
Fejervarya/Minervarya sahyadris is endemic to Western Ghats of India. Calicut, Gundia. Chikmanglur, Sagar, Jog, Dandeli, Castle Rock, Agumbe