Malabar Gliding Frog Latest News
A rare species known as the Malabar Gliding Frog was sighted at Hirebagewadi near Belagavi recently.
About Malabar Gliding Frog
- The Malabar gliding frog, or Malabar flying frog, is a special type of tree frog.
- Scientific Name: Rhacophorus malabaricus
- Habitat and Distribution:
- It is endemic to the rainforests of the Western Ghats of India.
- Typically located on tree leaves near streams or riverbanks, it migrates to overhanging trees above water bodies for breeding, where its tadpoles are released.
- These frogs are famous for their amazing ability to "glide" through the air using the webbing between its toes.Â
- They can leap as far as 9 to 12 meters (about 30 to 40 feet). It's about 115 times their own body length.
- Appearance:Â
- This frog has a body length of about 10 cm (4 in), making it one of the largest moss frogs. Males are smaller than females.Â
- Its back skin is finely granulated, and the color is vivid green without markings.
- The frog's belly is pale yellow and feels rougher.
- The webbing between fingers and toes is large and orange-red.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Source: TOI
Malabar Gliding Frog FAQs
Q1: The Malabar Gliding Frog is endemic to which region of India?
Ans: It is endemic to the rainforests of the Western Ghats.
Q2: What special ability does the Malabar Gliding Frog possess?
Ans: It can glide through the air using webbed feet.
Q3: What is the conservation status of the Malabar Gliding Frog according to the IUCN Red List?
Ans: Least Concern
