White-bellied pug-snout frog

White-bellied pug-snout frog

Uperodon variegatus

LCLeast ConcernNTVUENCR
Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
at Thrissur

In 3 days ~80% in a week >90%

13 Verified sightings at Thrissur
June Best month

About the White-bellied pug-snout frog

Uperodon variegatus, also known as the Eluru dot frog, termite nest frog, variable ramanella, variagated ramanella, white-bellied pug snout frog, or variagated globular frog, is a species of narrow-mouthed frog (family Microhylidae) that is endemic to India. Earlier records from Sri Lanka refer to what is now known as Uperodon rohani. They are seen mostly in the monsoon season when they may enter homes. They are small in size and the variegated markings and the genus characteristic of having pads on the fingertips but not on their toes make them easy to identify.

This species is small and often can be found indoors in homes. The discs on the fingers are triangular. Toes have rudimentary webbing with two metatarsal tubercles. The tibio-tarsal joint reaches shoulder when the hind leg is held along the body. They breed during the rainy season (April–October) and call during this time. Males call at night while afloat in water. They have a single subgular vocal sac. The call has been transcribed as ghauy ghauy. The tadpoles are brown or gray with black spots. Sometimes they have a blue spot on each side of the body. The tadpoles are bottom feeders and metamorphose within... Wikipedia →

Sounds

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India · 2024

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India · 2020

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India · 2021

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Global Distribution

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability

More parks will be added in future updates.

Cities Where Found

# City Country Daily sighting probability
1 Thrissur 🇮🇳 India
~40%
2 Chennai 🇮🇳 India
~20%
3 Hyderabad 🇮🇳 India
~10%
4 Bengaluru 🇮🇳 India
~10%

Before you go

What are the chances of seeing a White-bellied pug-snout frog in Thrissur?

Likely

About 40% of wildlife watchers report a White-bellied pug-snout frog sighting in Thrissur on a given day, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the most-seen of the 5 amphibians we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 80%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.

When is the best time to see a White-bellied pug-snout frog in Thrissur?

February and June

In those months about 60% of wildlife watchers report a White-bellied pug-snout frog in Thrissur on a given day, against under 5% in April and July, the lowest months.

Is Thrissur the best place to see a White-bellied pug-snout frog?

Yes

Of the 4 cities where we can rate White-bellied pug-snout frog sightings, Thrissur has the highest daily chance: about 40%. Next come Chennai (India, about 20%) and Hyderabad (India, about 10%).

Where does the White-bellied pug-snout frog sighting chance come from?

GBIF citizen-science records

It is estimated from how often the White-bellied pug-snout frog is recorded against all the amphibians logged in Thrissur (13 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.

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