Indian Painted Frog (Uperodon taprobanicus)

Indian Painted Frog (Uperodon taprobanicus)

Context: A rare Indian Painted Frog was spotted at Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana. It was previously sighted in 2016 in Telangana.

About Indian Painted Frog.

• Also known as the Sri Lankan painted frog, or painted globular frog, it is a small, unique amphibian that is part of the Microhylidae family.
• Distribution: Nepal, Bangladesh, southern and eastern India, and Sri Lanka up to an altitude of about 1300 metres.
• Physical description: It is characterized by its smooth, rounded body and distinctive colouration, which often includes shades of brown and patches of brighter colours such as orange or yellow.
• Habitat: Dry forests, coconut and rubber plantations, wetlands, rice fields and disturbed areas close to dwellings.
• It spends its day buried in the leaf litter, in loose soil or under fallen logs, but can also climb into the branches of trees. These frogs are primarily nocturnal, making daytime sightings rare.
• Conservation Status: IUCN: Least Concern
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