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Karnataka Night Frog - Nyctibatrachus karnatakaensis An endangered and endemic frog species from the Western Ghats. These can be found in torrential streams of the shola forests. This individual was resting on the edge of a huge rock about 3 feet from the water surface. <br /> This is the biggest nycti i have ever seen and documented from Charmadi Ghats. Saw around 10 individuals on rocks as well as in streams. <br /> <br /> Spent around 2 hrs observing them. Not much activity seen apart from munching on insects that flew past them. Nyctibatrachus karnatakaensis,endemic,india,largest,night frog,western ghats Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Karnataka Night Frog - Nyctibatrachus karnatakaensis

An endangered and endemic frog species from the Western Ghats. These can be found in torrential streams of the shola forests. This individual was resting on the edge of a huge rock about 3 feet from the water surface.
This is the biggest nycti i have ever seen and documented from Charmadi Ghats. Saw around 10 individuals on rocks as well as in streams.

Spent around 2 hrs observing them. Not much activity seen apart from munching on insects that flew past them.

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    A beautiful discovery in a really special place. I've learned a lot in this article:
    http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/twelve-new-frog-species-found-in-western-ghats/article2456205.ece

    How awesome that you have access to this unique place, please oh please do continue to share your findings here :)     Posted 10 years ago
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      karthik_ak
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      Thanks Chris :)
      Will share as much as possible!       Posted 10 years ago
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    beautifully recorded.. Posted 10 years ago
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      karthik_ak
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      Thank you! Posted 10 years ago

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The Giant wrinkled frog

''Nyctibatrachus karnatakaensis'' is a species of frog in the Nyctibatrachidae family endemic to the Western Ghats of India in the Kudremukh region. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Uploaded Dec 17, 2014. Captured Dec 13, 2014 20:01.
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  • NIKON D5100
  • f/6.3
  • 1/100s
  • ISO320
  • 90mm