Munnar Bush Frog
Raorchestes munnarensis
Silhouette: PhyloPic · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusRaorchestes (Bush Frogs)
- SpeciesRaorchestes munnarensis (Munnar Bush Frog)
About the Munnar Bush Frog
Raorchestes munnarensis (Munnar bush frog) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to Munnar, Kerala, along the Ghat road to Devikulam in the southern Western Ghats, India. It is known only from a small area (less than 20 km2) of secondary vegetation, adjoining the forest along the Ghat road. Specimens were found close to a tea plantation, but not inside the plantation. It breeds by direct development. Its natural habitat is heavily degraded former forest.
The frog's range includes two protected parks: Eravikulam National Park and Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Scientists estimate about 50% of the living population lives in these two parks. The species is threatened by anthropogenic habitat loss. including habitat clearance for tea and eucalyptus plantations, all the more concerning since there are no other areas of suitable habitat known in the surrounding region.
Scientists also cite climate change and the fungal disease chytridiomycosis as threats to this frog. The fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been observed on other frogs in Raorchestes, so scientists infer that R. munnarensis mat be susceptible as well. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Munnar Bush Frog in Eravikulam National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Eravikulam National Park
Beddome's Bush Frog
Raorchestes beddomii
Green-eyed Bush Frog
Raorchestes chlorosomma
Resplendent Shrubfrog
Raorchestes resplendens
Kodaikanal Bush Frog
Raorchestes dubois
Griet's Bush Frog
Raorchestes griet
Sushil's Bush Frog
Raorchestes sushili
Ponmudi Bush Frog
Raorchestes ponmudi
Jayaram's Bush Frog
Raorchestes jayarami
Malabar Bubble-nest Frog
Raorchestes flaviventris
False Malabar Gliding Frog
Rhacophorus pseudomalabaricus
Ghats Tree Frog
Ghatixalus asterops
Jerdon's Narrow-mouthed Frog
Uperodon montanus
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 |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Munnar Bush Frog in Eravikulam National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Munnar Bush Frog sighting in Eravikulam National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Munnar Bush Frog in Eravikulam National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Munnar Bush Frog in Eravikulam National Park in our monthly data.