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Kirthisinghe's Rock Frog

True Frogs & Fanged Frogs

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Nannophrys marmorata

Basic stats

Habitat

In and beside fast forest streams, under boulders and in crevices

Range

Knuckles Mountain Range only, 200-1,200m

Size

About 2.5cm

Kirtisinghe's rock frog, or the marbled streamlined frog, is endemic to central Sri Lanka and found only in the Knuckles Mountain Range at 200 to 1,200 m. It is small, about 2.5 cm, with a broad short head, rounded snout, prominent eyes and a stout body with moderately short legs. It is brown blotched with darker streaks above and pale grey below, with dark brown bars across the legs (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is semi-aquatic, found in and beside fast-flowing forest streams, under boulders, in rock crevices and on wet rocks, and the tadpoles live on rocks in the splash zone. The 2012 National Red List gives no status under this name.

Quick answers

What habitat does the Kirthisinghe's Rock Frog live in?
In and beside fast forest streams, under boulders and in crevices
Where is the Kirthisinghe's Rock Frog found?
Knuckles Mountain Range only, 200-1,200m
How big is the Kirthisinghe's Rock Frog?
About 2.5cm
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