Raorchestes glandulosus

Raorchestes glandulosus

''Raorchestes glandulosus'' is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family. It is endemic to the Western Ghats, India, and known from the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Glandular Bush Frog (Raorchestes glandulosus) Glandular Bush Frog (Raorchestes glandulosus) - Western ghat endemic Geotagged,India,Raorchestes glandulosus,Summer

Appearance

''Raorchestes glandulosus'' are small frogs. Males are 22–27 mm in snout-vent length. Among the generally small ''Raorchestes'', this makes them medium-sized. Its distinguishing feature, at least among the species from the Western Ghats, is its yellow dorsal surface of the forearm.

Habitat

''Raorchestes glandulosus'' is an arboreal species, usually found higher that 4 metres above the ground. It can be found within rainforest but also disturbed habitats forest fringes near coffee plantations and gardens. ''Raorchestes glandulosus'' is threatened by habitat loss.

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Status: Vulnerable
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyRhacophoridae
GenusRaorchestes
SpeciesR. glandulosus
Photographed in
India