Athirappilly Night Frog

Amphibians > Night Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Athirappilly Night FrogScientific Name: Nyctibatrachus mewasinghiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Night FrogsSize: Snout-vent length: 0.8–0.9 in (20–23 mm)Weight: 0.035–0.070 oz (1.0–2.0 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in the wildDiet: Micro-insectivore...

Purple Frog

Amphibians > Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Purple FrogScientific Name: Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensisCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: FrogsSize: Body length: 2.0–3.2 in (5.0–8.0 cm); females significantly larger than malesWeight: 2.5–5.8 oz (70–165 g); bloated, heavy-bodied subterranean...

Malabar Giant Squirrel

Mammals > Tree Squirrels

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Malabar Giant SquirrelScientific Name: Ratufa indicaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Tree SquirrelsSize: Head-body length: 14–16 in (36–41 cm); Tail length: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)Weight: 3.3–4.4 lb (1.5–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 12–16 years in undisturbed...

Bhupathy’s Purple Frog

Amphibians > Narrow-mouthed Frogs

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bhupathy’s Purple FrogScientific Name: Nasikabatrachus bhupathiCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Narrow-mouthed FrogsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 1.8–2.3 in (4.5–5.8 cm)Weight: 1.5–2.5 oz (42–70 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years in subterranean...