If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with the rainy season in Goa, it is the unmistakable sound of frogs which rents the air, especially after sunset. Here are some species found in Goa.
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MALABAR GLIDING FROG
The Malabar gliding frog(Rhacophorus malabaricus) is found in the Western Ghats, especially in the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.
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INDIAN BULLFROG
The Indian Bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) is listed under the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of threatened species.
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MALABAR TREE TOAD
Malabar tree toad (Pedostibes tuberculosus) is a small species and is found in wet tree hollows or leaf bases containing water.
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FUNGOID FROG
When adult males of fungoid frog (Hydrophylax bahuvistara) get together during the breeding season, their loud singing chorus can be heard a kilometre away.
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SKITTERING FROG
The Indian skittering frog (Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis) is often seen at the edge of water bodies with their eyes above the water.
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CHUNAM TREE FROG
The Indian tree frog or Chunam tree frog (Polypedates maculatus) has become semi-urban, and can be fround in cities with gardens.
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GOAN CRICKET FROG
Goan Cricket Frog (Minervarya gomantaki) is a species of frog found along the lowland forests of Goa.