Sri Lanka wood frog
Hydrophylax gracilis
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by John Bettaso, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRanidae (Typical Frogs)
- GenusHydrophylax (East Indian Water Bluets)
- SpeciesHydrophylax gracilis (Sri Lanka wood frog)
About the Sri Lanka wood frog
Hydrophylax gracilis, also known as Gravenhorst's frog, Gravenhorst's golden-backed frog, and Sri Lanka wood frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Hydrophylax gracilis occurs in marshes, agricultural land, grassland, and bush forests at elevations below 600 m (2,000 ft). Adult frogs are semi-arboreal and semi-aquatic, whereas the tadpoles live in stagnant waters. H. gracilis is a common species that can be threatened by loss of its wetland habitats through wetland reclamation, urbanization, and aquatic agrochemical pollution. However, it is present in many protected areas. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sri Lanka wood frog in Wilpattu 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 | Wilpattu National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 2 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 3 | Minneriya National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 4 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sri Lanka wood frog in Wilpattu National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Sri Lanka wood frog sighting in Wilpattu National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sri Lanka wood frog in Wilpattu National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Sri Lanka wood frog in Wilpattu National Park in our monthly data.