Kalakkad glider

An endemic and endangered species of gliding frog first described from The morphology is similar to the widely distributed malabar gliding frog.
But the colors vary. The normal coloration is darker with algae like texture on the dorsal side.
They were 3-4 males calling but no signs of any female or may be we missed to spot one!

comments (12)

Vodkaman

Lion

Great find, superbly recorded.

Dave Posted 5 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Dave! Posted 5 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Epic shot, perfect exposure! Posted 5 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Fredy! Posted 5 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Great find and shot Karthik. Fabulous species. Is it within TN or elsewhere? Posted 5 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Mark. It is found in tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala. This was found in Tamil Nadu. Posted 5 years ago

abhitap

Lion

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!! Posted 5 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 5 years ago

Oddfeel

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Awesome! Posted 5 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! Posted 5 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Edited species. Posted 5 years ago
1. karthik_ak
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Mark! Posted 5 years ago

The Kalakad Flying Frog

The Kalakad gliding frog or Langbian flying frog is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family endemic to the southern Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu states, India. Its name refers to its type locality, the town of Kalakkad in Tamil Nadu.

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Similar species: Frogs

Species identified by Mark Ridgway