Common names:
Green Eyed Bushfrog [1].
Classification:
Kingdom - Animalia
Phylum - Chordata
Class - Amphibia
Order - Anura
Family - Rhacophoridae
Species - Raorchestes chlorosomma
Distribution:
This species is only found in one locality, of approximately 100km2, in the Western Ghats, India (Figure 2) [1]. It is found in the Idukki district, at 1400m above sea level [1].
Details:
This species is found in a rare habitat type, called sholas, comprised of high-altitude evergreen forest found in the region [1]. Individuals have been found near secondary forest or eucalyptus plantations after heavy rains but are not thought to reside there [1]. Due to the specificity of the habitat and the lack of sightings elsewhere, the species is considered to be rare and critically endangered [1]. The habitat is declining due to threat encroachment [1]. More research is needed but it is understood they breed through via egg laying [1].
Threats to the species:
Urbanisation and development [1].
Tourism [1].
Agro-forestry [1].
Cash crop agriculture [1].
Similar species:
References:
[1] IUCN Red List. (2011). Green Eyed Bushfrog, Raorchestes chlorosomma. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/186159/8503265. [Accessed 5 May 2019].
Photo: Wilderlust. (2015). It's a frog's world part 2: Munnar. Kerala. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.shashankbirla.com/tag/amphibians. [Accessed 5 May 2019].
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