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Günther’s Golden-Backed Frog

Hylarana temporalis

VulnerableEndemic

Günther’s Golden-Backed Frog
Shaunak Modi · CC BY 2.0

Overview

Indosylvirana temporalis, commonly known as the bronzed frog or Günther's golden-backed frog, is a species of true frog found in the riparian evergreen forests of the highlands of southwestern Sri Lanka. They are found abundantly on or close to the ground near water. Individuals are not shy and react by jumping only when provoked. They are important prey of many species of snakes, including the vine snake. Some related species found in the Western Ghats of India were formerly included in this species but were separated in a 2014 study.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Indosylvirana temporalis — CC BY-SA 4.0