VU

Indian Flying Frog

Pterorana khare

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Indian Flying Frog faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and coffee plantations, has converted much of its montane forest habitat. The species' dependence on specific microhabitats for breeding makes it particularly vulnerable to even small-scale habitat modifications. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this amphibian's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats at elevations between 900-1,500 meters. It requires dense canopy cover with high humidity levels and is typically found near streams and water bodies within primary forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Indian Flying Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Indian Flying Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Indian Flying Frog faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and coffee plantations, has converted much of its montane forest habitat. The species' dependence on specific microhabitats for breeding makes it particularly vulnerable to even small-scale habitat modifications. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this amphibian's survival.
Where does Indian Flying Frog live?
Indian Flying Frog occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Indian Flying Frog?
The main threats to Indian Flying Frog are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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