The Green Glider

The Malabar Gliding frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus) is an endemic species found in the wet evergreen forests of the southern Western Ghats, India. The term "gliding" refers to it's ability to break its fall by stretching the webbing between its toes when making leaps down from the treetops. They are vivid green with finely granulated back skin and are one of the largest moss frogs. They are only seen in the five states of India which are closely linked with the Western Ghats. The eyes of this green guy are interesting. They looks as if popping out from the socket. The eyes are large and round with yellowish-brown ornamentation. The fingers and toes are sticky. They can literally stick on...View all