Galaxy Frog

Category: Environment / Amphibians

  • The Galaxy Frog is Melanobatrachus indicus.
  • It is a rare frog associated with the Western Ghats of southern India.
  • Its dark body with contrasting pale/blue-white spots gives it a galaxy-like appearance.
  • It was first described from the Anamalai region of Tamil Nadu.
  • It is considered a species of high conservation interest because of its restricted distribution and specialised habitat requirements.
  • The species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List according to recent reporting.

Prelims Pointers: Scientific name → Melanobatrachus indicus | Region → Southern Western Ghats | IUCN → Vulnerable.