The western tree frog (Polypedates occidentalis) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to India.[1]
This tree frog is characterized in having an obtusely pointed snout, a large tympanum, a prominent fold from the back of the eye to the shoulder, and an hourglass pattern on the dorsum terminating in the shape of a trident; in breeding season, the male possesses nuptial pads on first and second fingers.[2]
This frog is closely related to Polypedates cruciger from Sri Lanka and P. pseudocruciger from Western Ghats. However, it is diagnosed by the following characters, apart from the ones listed above. Adult male size is up to 55.1 mm, the vomerine teeth are set obliquely between the choanae, the fingers have rudimentary webbing, no dermal fold is found along the forearm, the webbing on toe III reaches the disks at tips of the digits, conical lingual papillae are absent, the skin of forehead is free, the snout lacks a dermal flap, and the heel lacks a cutaneous spur.[1]
This species is usually seen on shrubs and understory in evergreen, semievergreen, and moist deciduous forests up to 1200 m above sea level. They are commonly seen near water bodies during the breeding season.[2]
The western tree frog (Polypedates occidentalis) is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae endemic to India.
Polypedates occidentalis[2] es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Rhacophoridae.
Esta especie es endémica del distrito de Thrissur (10° 5-23′ N, 76° 9-52′E), en el estado de Kerala, India.[3]
Polypedates occidentalis es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Rhacophoridae.
Polypedates occidentalis Polypedates generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Rhacophoridae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Polypedates occidentalis Polypedates generoko animalia da. Anfibioen barruko Rhacophoridae familian sailkatuta dago, Anura ordenan.
Polypedates occidentalis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Rhacophoridae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique du district de Thrissur dans l'État du Kerala en Inde[1],[2].
Polypedates occidentalis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Rhacophoridae.
Polypedates occidentalis é uma espécie de anfíbio gimnofiono da família Rhacophoridae.[3][4] Está presente na Índia.[4] A UICN classificou-a como deficiente de dados.[1]
Polypedates occidentalis é uma espécie de anfíbio gimnofiono da família Rhacophoridae. Está presente na Índia. A UICN classificou-a como deficiente de dados.
