The purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), also known commonly as the Indian purple frog, the Mahabali frog, and the pignose frog, is a frog species in the family Nasikabatrachidae. The species is endemic to the Western Ghats in India.

The purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), Indian purple frog, or pignose frog is a frog species of the genus Nasikabatrachus. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in India. Although the adult frog was formally described in October 2003, the juvenile form of the species was described earlier in 1917. Animal name origin

The purple frog has a bloated body with short stout limbs and is dark purple to greyish in colour. Reaching to about 7 centimetres, it has a small head in comparison to the body length, and an unusually pointed snout. Its short and muscular forelimbs with …

May 2, 2023 · The purple frog is a fascinating amphibian species found exclusively in the Western Ghats region of India. These unique frogs have captured the attention of animal enthusiasts and researchers alike due to their unusual physical characteristics and behavior.

Apr 21, 2021 · The purple frog, or the pig-nosed frog, looks like a grumpy purplish blob with a pointy nose. Scientists discovered this frog only 18 years ago in the Western Ghats of India, and it belongs to the family Nasikabatrachidae which has been evolving independently for …

Dec 13, 2014 · The Indian Purple Frog, sometimes known as the “Pignose Frog” or just “purple frog”, is thought to be the sole surviving member of an ancient group of amphibians that evolved some 130 million years ago.

Indian purple frogs are one of the strangest-looking frog species. Their most notable feature is their distinct color. Adults have a greater blackish-purple coloration, whereas the young will be in vibrant purple.

The purple frog is restricted to the Western Ghats of India, it has been reported from several locations in Kerala and a single location in Tamil Nadu. It has been recorded within protected areas including Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Periyar Tiger Reserve and Silent Valley national Park.

Sep 26, 2019 · The discovery of Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis (also called as the Indian Purple frog or the pignose frog) in 2003 sent ripples of excitement through the scientific community. This unique amphibian is found exclusively in one of the hottest of …

May 2, 2022 · The Purple Frog in Kerala was scientifically described as a species in 2003, although local communities in India were aware of the frog long before. In 2004, based on the limited information available at the time, the species was assessed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.