Beddome's Bush Frog
Raorchestes beddomii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusRaorchestes (Bush Frogs)
- SpeciesRaorchestes beddomii (Beddome's Bush Frog)
About the Beddome's Bush Frog
Raorchestes beddomii (Beddome's bubble-nest frog or Beddome's bush frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to southern Western Ghats of southwestern India in Kerala (Athirimala and Munnar) and Tamil Nadu (Kannikatti). Its name honours Colonel Richard Henry Beddome who collected the type specimen.
Raorchestes beddomii are small frogs: males grow to a snout-vent length of 16–23 mm (0.63–0.91 in) and females to 23–30 mm (0.91–1.18 in). Their colouration is nearly uniformly green on dorsum, dorsal side of forelimbs, hindlimbs, and loreal and tympanic regions. Their iris is reddish brown. Size and colouration varies between the populations; frogs from Munnar were the larger and had lighter colour.
Raorchestes beddomii are found in moist forest patches as well as in wayside vegetation and tea plantations. It has been observed in the Western Ghat Mountains, between 120 and 460 meters above sea level. Calling males are usually sitting on leaves, some 1.5 metres above the ground. It is not directly threatened, but the known distribution area is small.
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Recent sightings of Beddome's Bush Frog in Eravikulam National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eravikulam National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Beddome's Bush Frog in Eravikulam National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Beddome's Bush Frog sighting in Eravikulam National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Beddome's Bush Frog in Eravikulam National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Beddome's Bush Frog in Eravikulam National Park in our monthly data.