Raorchestes akroparallagi (Biju & Bossuyt, 2009)

Size

The male Raorchestes akroparallagi has a small snout-vent length of 19–22.5 mm (0.75–0.89 in), while females are larger at 26–27 mm (1.0–1.1 in) long. This species is one of the predominantly green Raorchestes frogs.

Dorsal Colouration

Even within a single location, the colouration of its dorsum (back) is highly variable, ranging from almost uniform green to a variety of other colours and markings.

Etymology

Its specific name akroparallagi comes from the Greek words akro, meaning 'extreme', and parallagi, meaning 'variation', referencing this trait.

Distribution

Raorchestes akroparallagi is relatively widespread, and can occupy a broad range of habitats including disturbed areas.

Habitat

It occurs in evergreen forests, plantations near forest edges, and on roadside vegetation, and has been recorded at elevations between 180 and 1425 meters above sea level.

Conservation Status

The IUCN Red List does not classify this species as threatened.

Development Mode

This species has direct development: all growth occurs inside the egg, and there is no free-swimming tadpole stage.

Mating Behavior

Males use vocal calls to attract females, and mating occurs at night. Amplexed pairs may move around before settling on the upper surface of a leaf to lay eggs.

Egg Laying

Egg-laying takes several hours, producing a clutch of 20 to 41 eggs.

Egg Characteristics

The eggs are white, approximately 4.4 mm (0.17 in) in diameter, and hatch after four weeks into fully developed froglets.

Parental Care

This species provides no parental care.