Appearance
Male "Raorchestes tinniens" measure about 18–22 mm in snout-vent length of and females 25–28 mm. Dorsum is grey–brown and iris is dark-blackish brown. Flanks and groin are dark-brownish black, and belly is coarsely granular. ""Ixalus montanus"" from Kudremukh are larger, mean size for males and females being 29 mm and 36 mm, respectively. They are also yellowish brown in their flanks and groin.Habitat
"Raorchestes tinniens" is known from the Nilgiri Hills and surroundings. It is a terrestrial species found on the ground or low in the vegetation. It is associated with montane tropical moist evergreen forests, but can also be found in grasslands and modified areas close to forests. It is a common species within its distribution area, but it is threatened by habitat loss and believed to be declining.Reproduction
Males call even during the daytime. "Raorchestes tinniens" has direct development. Eggs are laid in a hole in a ground. Froglets hatch after about 19 days.References:
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