Castle Rock night frog
Nyctibatrachus petraeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyNyctibatrachidae (Robust Frogs)
- GenusNyctibatrachus (Night Frogs)
- SpeciesNyctibatrachus petraeus (Castle Rock night frog)
2 Verified sightings at Periyar National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Castle Rock night frog
Nyctibatrachus petraeus is a species of frog in the family Nyctibatrachidae endemic to the Western Ghats, India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Castle Rock night frog in Periyar National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
More parks will be added in future updates.