Micrixalus gadgili

Micrixalus gadgili is a species of frog in the family Micrixalidae. It is endemic to the southern Western Ghats, India.

Micrixalus gadgili
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Micrixalidae
Genus: Micrixalus
Species:
M. gadgili
Binomial name
Micrixalus gadgili
Pillai & Pattabiraman, 1990

Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  • Biju, S.D.; Dutta, S.; Inger, R. (2004). "Micrixalus gadgili". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T58379A11763109. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58379A11763109.en. Retrieved 21 December 2017.


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