Nyctibatrachus kali

Category: Environment / Amphibians / Biodiversity

  • Nyctibatrachus kali is a newly described night frog species.

  • It belongs to the genus Nyctibatrachus, commonly known as night frogs.

  • It was described from the central Western Ghats.

  • The species name kali refers to the Kali River, associated with its type locality.

  • Molecular analysis places it within the N. sanctipalustris species clade.

  • It highlights the exceptional amphibian diversity and endemism of the Western Ghats.

Prelims focus: Nyctibatrachus kali → frog → Western Ghats → Kali River.