A survey of the amphibian fauna of Kerala - distribution and status

Record of Nasikabatrachus from the northern Western Ghats

“…The present observation was at an altitude of 750m, and all previous sightings of Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis were at 0-500m (Andrews et al, 2005), c. 900m (Biju & Bossuyt, 2003) and 850-1000m (IUCN et al, 2006. The status of this endemic anuran is currently Endangered (B1ab(iii)) due to restricted range, few locations and decline in habitat quality (IUCN et al, 2006).…”

“…It has been reported from Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (Pollachi), Anamalais (Dutta et al, 2004), Kothamangalam, Moolamattom, Peerumedu, Melukav & Erumely (Andrews et al, 2005) and Karuvarakkundu (Jafer Palot, pers. comm.)…”

“…The surroundings had sparse amount of leaf litter and canopy cover (>40%). All reported Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis so far have been sighted in and around cultivated lands and grasslands (Andrews et al, 2005).…”