Mountain Paddy Field Frog
Minervarya kirtisinghei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyDicroglossidae (Fork-tongued Frogs)
- GenusMinervarya
- SpeciesMinervarya kirtisinghei (Mountain Paddy Field Frog)
About the Mountain Paddy Field Frog
Minervarya kirtisinghei (Kirtisinghe's frog) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka where it is found in the montane south-central to lowland southwestern areas. Minervarya kirtisinghei is a common frog. They occur in tropical forests, savanna, grasslands and wetlands, in both montane and lowland areas, as well as in some human-made habitats like rubber and palm oil plantations and home gardens. Adults are semi-aquatic whereas the larvae are aquatic. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mountain Paddy Field 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 Mountain Paddy Field Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Mountain Paddy Field Frog sighting in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mountain Paddy Field Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Mountain Paddy Field Frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve in our monthly data.