Biology:Raorchestes graminirupes

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Short description: Species of frog

Raorchestes graminirupes
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Rhacophoridae
Genus: Raorchestes
Species:
R. graminirupes
Binomial name
Raorchestes graminirupes
(Biju & Bossuyt, 2005)
Synonyms

Philautus graminirupes Biju & Bossuyt, 2005

Raorchestes graminirupes is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats, India . Scientists know it exclusively from the type locality: Palmudi in the Western Ghat mountains, about 1030 meters above sea level.[2][3] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. Scientists have observed this frog sitting on plants near the ground. The female frog lays eggs in cracks in rocks or near grass.[4]

References


Wikidata ☰ Q28017249 entry