Mudke, Madhushri and Tapley, Benjamin (2021) Nesting frogs - the breeding biology of Indirana cf. tysoni in the Western Ghats, India. The Herpetological Bulletin, 157. pp. 2-7.

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Abstract

Frogs of the genus Indirana are endemic to India. Previous research on these frogs has focussed on taxonomy and systematics but their behaviour remains largely understudied. Here we report the breeding behaviour of Indirana cf. tysoni, including nest building, male to male combat, inguinal amplexus, egg clutch guarding, tadpoles and polymorphism. We also analyse advertisement calls and present a comparative analysis with previously published data. Lastly, we discuss the need to study these breeding behaviours in-depth in order to help frame appropriate conservation plans.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Copyright of this article belongs to the authors
Subjects: A ATREE Publications > G Journal Papers
Divisions: Academy for Conservation Science and Sustainable Studies > PhD Students Publications
Depositing User: Ms Library Staff
Date Deposited: 29 Dec 2025 07:14
Last Modified: 29 Dec 2025 07:14
URI: http://archives.atree.org/id/eprint/1434

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