Yellow Indian frog

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I'm new to the list. I appreciate that this is a UK-based site but can anyone identify these amphbians, which I saw in their hundreds in India on a recent trip, please? The females were about 10cm. They were all very loud singers! Thanks. Loppylugs

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Loppylugs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Loppylugs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Yellow Indian frog Posted: 27 Nov 2005 at 5:30pm
	Hi I'm new to the list. I appreciate that this is a UK-based site but can anyone identify these amphbians, which I saw in their hundreds in India on a recent trip, please? The females were about 10cm. They were all very loud singers! Thanks. Loppylugs

herpetologic2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Coordinator Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1511	Post Options Post Reply Quote herpetologic2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 Nov 2005 at 6:35pm
	Well they look alot like Water Frogs which are found all over Europe - the stripe is like what is found in introduced water frogs in the UK - there are many different species which are identified in Europe - I would imagine that these would be a 'water frog' species - an Indian species? The water frogs are much more aquatic than our native frog which belongs to the Brown Frogs - while the other species are also called green frogs - the pointed noses on those do suggest a Marsh type the colour is also very interesting - any other people could put a species name to these frogs? Regards JC

Loppylugs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Loppylugs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2005 at 4:11am
	Hi there Thanks for your quick response. Yes, it certainly looks like a more aquatically inclined amphibian although, since it was obviously breeding at the time, it would be hard to say. I have looked all over the place for a similar picture to help me identify the species but have found nothing - it's the yellowness of them that was so striking - could this be a 'mating special' look ? Below is another picture of a lone male. The females were a bit less gaudy! Cheers, Loppylugs.

herpetologic2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Coordinator Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1511	Post Options Post Reply Quote herpetologic2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2005 at 4:47am
	Snap! - here is a picture of a water frog from Kempton Park Race course - your Indian frogs have a more pointed nose - but there are similarities - the colour in your frogs may be due to breeding

herpetologic2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Coordinator Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1511	Post Options Post Reply Quote herpetologic2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2005 at 4:55am
	I have found a pointed head Frog Rana alticola which is found in India through to Thailand - cant find a picture of this frog though - but its Indian common name does fit the bill Regards JC

herpetologic2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Coordinator Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1511	Post Options Post Reply Quote herpetologic2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2005 at 4:56am
	Definitely a Water Frog Species JC
	Report your sightings to the Record Pool http://arguk.org/recording

Loppylugs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Loppylugs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2005 at 5:17am
	Hi Caleb has it, I think. Here's a pic I found after Googling his suggestion. I'm pretty sure it IS the Indian Bullfrog. Thank you so much for sorting this out. I took so many pictures of wild life throughout India, including various amphibians and reptiles. I managed to identify most creatures but these had me stumped and they were so breathtaking to see in all their singing glory, which I recorded with the photos I took - it was quite something. Thanks again! LL

herpetologic2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Coordinator Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1511	Post Options Post Reply Quote herpetologic2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2005 at 5:49am
	What sound were they making? was a heavy slow croak (cow like) or was it a laughing? Where were the vocal sacs were they under the chin or were they paired vocal sacs? JC

herpetologic2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Coordinator Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1511	Post Options Post Reply Quote herpetologic2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2005 at 5:56am
	What colour were they?
	Report your sightings to the Record Pool http://arguk.org/recording

Loppylugs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Loppylugs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 2005 at 6:08am
	Hi JC I know it sounds a bit tame but I can't remember the sound off the top of my head. When I get home tonight I'll find the appropriate sound file and have a listen. I think it was a loud, deep 'greedep', a bit like a spring being wound up so, probably more of a croak than a laugh! As for the vocal sacs, to be honest I didn't notice any. It's difficult to explain but I was one of 17 travellers on an overland truck. The fact that the driver stopped at all for me to look at these frogs was surprising enough - hence I didn't have that long and didn't take in all the details, just took the photos and made a quick sound recording, sorry. Thanks for your interest. Cheers, LL