Micrixalus kottigeharensis

Micrixalus kottigeharensis

''Micrixalus kottigeharensis'' is a species of frog in the family Micrixalidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India. It is one of the "Top 100 Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered Amphibians". The specific name means "from Kottigehara".
Dancing frog closeup Probably belongs to Micrixalidae family Place: Western-Ghats, Kodachadri, KA Fall,Geotagged,India,Micrixalus kottigeharensis,closeup,frog,kodachadri,macro,western ghats

Appearance

Male ''Micrixalus kottigeharensis'' grow to a snout–vent length of 22–24 mm and females to 28–33 mm .
Dancing frog-Micrixalus kottigeharensis Found in kodachadri.. India,Micrixalus kottigeharensis,frog

Habitat

The preferred habitat of ''Micrixalus kottigeharensis'' are fast-flowing streams in primary and secondary forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Status: Critically endangered
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyMicrixalidae
GenusMicrixalus
SpeciesM. kottigeharensis
Photographed in
India