Micrixalus kottigeharensis

Micrixalus kottigeharensis

Kottigehar dancing frog, Kottigehar torrent frog

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Micrixalus kottigeharensis

Micrixalus kottigeharensis (commonly known as Kottigehar dancing frog or Kottigehar torrent frog) 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 (EDGE) Amphibians". The specific name means "from Kottigehara".

Appearance

Male Micrixalus kottigeharensis grow to a snout–vent length of 22–24 mm (0.87–0.94 in) and females to 28–33 mm (1.1–1.3 in).

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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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References

1. Micrixalus kottigeharensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micrixalus_kottigeharensis
2. Micrixalus kottigeharensis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/58380/11763536

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