Keira's shrub frog
Raorchestes keirasabinae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusRaorchestes (Bush Frogs)
- SpeciesRaorchestes keirasabinae (Keira's shrub frog)
About the Keira's shrub frog
Roarchestes keirasabinae, or Keira's shrub frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae, endemic to India. Scientists have observed it in many places within the Western Ghat mountains, all between 100 and 1,000 meters above sea level. This frog has been observed in forests, including a few secondary forests, high in the canopy. Scientists believe this frog breeds through direct development like other frogs in Raorchestes. It is classified as vulnerable to extinction despite its large range, and heavy fragmentation from agriculture.
Raorchestes keirasabinae was described in 2021 by the herpetologist Sonali Garg and her colleagues, based on an adult male specimen collected in Chathankod-Makki, Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. The species is named after Keira Sabin, to honour the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation's support for amphibian research and conservation. Raorchestes keirasabinae is a member of the Raorchestes nerostagona group within its genus and is most closely related to R. nerostagona.
Raorchestes keirasabinae is a medium-sized species, with a male snout–vent length of 29–31 mm. The anterior part of the dorsum... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Keira's shrub frog in Periyar 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 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Keira's shrub frog in Periyar National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Keira's shrub frog sighting in Periyar National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Keira's shrub frog in Periyar National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Keira's shrub frog in Periyar National Park in our monthly data.