Amolops mahabharatensis
Amolops mahabharatensis, the Mahabharat torrent frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Nepal, where it has been found in the Mahabharat mountains.
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Description
The species shows notable sexual dimorphism. The adult female frog measures about 65.0–71.79 mm in snout-vent length and the adult male frog about 33.91–39.11 mm. This species has short front legs and long, strong hind legs. The skin of the frog's back is gray-olive in color. The iris of the eye is pale yellow or gold in color. There are dark bands on the hind legs. There are white granules on the flanks. The webbed skin on the hind feet is brown. The ventral area is white.
Range & habitat
This frog lives in mixed forests. It perches on boulders in fast-flowing streams. Scientists have observed frog between 214 and 1800 meters above sea level.
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