Glandular bush frog facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glandular bush frog
Conservation status
Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Ixalis ? glandulosa Jerdon, 1853 Ixalus glandulosa – Jerdon, 1870 Ixalus glandulosus – Günther, 1876 "1875" Ixalus pulcher Boulenger, 1882 Rhacophorus noblei Ahl, 1927 Rhacophorus pulcherrimus Ahl, 1927 Philautus glandulosus – Roux, 1928 Rhacophorus (Philautus) glandulosus – Ahl, 1931 Rhacophorus (Philautus) noblei – Ahl, 1931 Rhacophorus (Philautus) pulcherrimus – Ahl, 1931 Philautus pulcher – Rao, 1937 Philautus noblei – Gorham, 1974 Philautus pulcherrimus – Gorham, 1974 Philautus (Philautus) glandulosus – Bossuyt and Dubois, 2001 Pseudophilautus glandulosus – Li et al., 2009 Raorchestes glandulosus – Biju et al., 2010

The Raorchestes glandulosus, also known as the glandular bush frog, is a type of frog. It belongs to the family Rhacophoridae. This frog is found only in the Western Ghats mountains in India. You can find it in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

About the Glandular Bush Frog

What Does It Look Like?

This frog has some special features. One key thing is its yellow color on its forearms and face area. These frogs are small. Male frogs are usually about 22 to 27 millimeters long. That's about the size of a small paperclip!

Their snouts are pointy. The skin on their back can feel rough or bumpy. The sides of their belly have many small bumps, which are glands. This is why it's called "glandular."

The color of these frogs can change. They might be dark green, dark purple, or even violet. Their sides, front legs, and parts of their head are yellow. Their belly is usually yellow or light yellow.

Where Do They Live?

Glandular bush frogs live in places that are 400 to 2000 meters above sea level. They are tree-dwelling animals. This means they usually live high up in trees, often more than 4 meters off the ground.

You can find them in thick rainforests. They also live in places where humans have changed the habitat. This includes forest edges near coffee farms and gardens.

Threats to the Glandular Bush Frog

Why Are They in Danger?

The glandular bush frog is considered vulnerable to extinction. This means its numbers are going down. The biggest problem is habitat loss. People are building new farms and roads, which destroys the frogs' homes.

Scientists also worry about climate change. If the forests become too dry or hot, these frogs might not survive. Many of these frogs live high in the mountains. If their homes get too hot, they can't easily move to cooler places.

Protected Areas

Luckily, some of these frogs live in safe places. Their homes include protected areas like Rajiv Gandhi National Park and Silent Valley National Park. These parks help protect the frogs and their habitat.

Scientists are also studying a frog disease called chytridiomycosis. This fungal disease affects many frogs. They are trying to find out if it is also a threat to the glandular bush frog.