Indosylvirana temporalis — Günther’s Golden-backed Frog
Also known as:
Kerala Golden-backed Frog
Knuckles Forest Reserve, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka—August 6, 2019
Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)
This is a common and widespread medium-sized frog, endemic to Sri Lanka.
Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka—August 15, 2019
Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis) Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)
We usually saw them on the ground, near streams. Although capable of powerful leaps, they would generally allow a pretty close approach.
Kalutara District, Western Province, Sri Lanka—August 20, 2019
Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis) Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis) Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)
The previous frogs were from the highlands; these are from a lowland rainforest area.
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