Grubby Shrub Frog
Pseudophilautus sordidus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRhacophoridae (Old World Tree Frogs)
- GenusPseudophilautus (Shrub Frogs)
- SpeciesPseudophilautus sordidus (Grubby Shrub Frog)
About the Grubby Shrub Frog
Pseudophilautus sordidus, commonly known as the grubby shrub frog is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, plantations, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest.
It is becoming rarer due to habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Grubby Shrub Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
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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 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Grubby Shrub Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Grubby Shrub Frog sighting in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Grubby Shrub Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Grubby Shrub Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve in our monthly data.