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Bicolored Frog

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A medium-sized frog (Clinotarsus curtipes) endemic to the Western Ghats of India, named for its two-toned brown dorsal and pale ventral coloration, inhabiting forest streams up to about 2,000 m elevation.

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What is the scientific name of the Bicolored Frog?

The Bicolored Frog is Clinotarsus curtipes. It is a medium-sized frog endemic to India's Western Ghats.

Why is Clinotarsus curtipes called the Bicolored Frog?

Its name refers to the contrast between its brown dorsal surface and pale ventral surface. This two-toned coloration is one of its most visible identifying traits.

Where does the Bicolored Frog live?

The species lives in forest streams in the Western Ghats of India. It has been recorded at elevations up to about 2,000 meters.

Is the Bicolored Frog a lowland or mountain species?

It is associated with Western Ghats forest streams and can occur at elevations up to about 2,000 meters. That range includes upland habitat rather than only lowland wetlands.

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