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Common Indian Tree Frog

Polypedates maculatus

Description:

Pointed snout projects a little beyond the mouth.It has the ability to change body color shade according to its surroundings.It is easily recognised by its appearance especially its slim body.A dark brown marking extends from the tip of nostril to the eye and up to the middle of the belly, on both sides of the head.active in night.

Habitat:

distributed in both dry and wet vegetation

Notes:

very interesting species due to its ability to fit to the surroundings. observed a male trying to eat insects same like geckos near light source

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7 Comments

Gopal murali
Gopal murali 11 years ago

thanks a lot:)

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Wonderful shot!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

Welcome to Project Noah!!

Gopal murali
Gopal murali 11 years ago

@ArgyBee thanx sir

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Good shot Gopal.

Gopal murali
Gopal murali 12 years ago

@Arun thanx sir

Arun
Arun 12 years ago

Nice Capture ...
Welcome Gopal !!

Gopal murali
Spotted by
Gopal murali

Thanjavur (தஞ்சாவூர்), Tamil Nadu, India

Spotted on Dec 13, 2011
Submitted on Apr 21, 2012

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