Sri Lankan Golden-backed frog
Indosylvirana serendipi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRanidae (Typical Frogs)
- GenusIndosylvirana
- SpeciesIndosylvirana serendipi (Sri Lankan Golden-backed frog)
About the Sri Lankan Golden-backed frog
Indosylvirana serendipi, or the Sri Lankan golden-backed frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Body slender and head small. Supertympanic ridge absent. Subarticular tubercles prominent on toes. Third toe webbing extends up to the disc on the outside. Loreal region acute. Vomerine ridge present. Dermal fringe present. Dorsum reddish-brown with black. Tympanum area dark brown. Upper lip with a white stripe. Iris reddish brown with golden specks and dark patches. Flanks light yellowish-gray. Light brown limbs with grayish cross-bands. Ventrum whitish. Throat and limbs light grey. Male has a nuptial pad.
The frog is point endemic, where specimen only found from Kudawa araa of Sinharaja rain forest. Its natural habitats are tropical lowland evergreen forests, banks of streams and in marshy areas. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sri Lankan Golden-backed 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 Sri Lankan Golden-backed frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Sri Lankan Golden-backed frog sighting in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sri Lankan Golden-backed frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
September has the highest sighting rate for Sri Lankan Golden-backed frog in Sinharaja Forest Reserve in our monthly data.