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Info Pedia : Malabar Tree Toad (MTT)

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According to a study, the distribution area of ​​the Malabar tree toad in protected areas of India may decrease by up to 68.7 percent from the current estimated distribution due to climate change.

About it

        MTT is a toad species found in the Western Ghats of India.

        ​​It is the only species of the monotypic genus Pedostibes, also known as Asian tree toads.

Characteristics: It is a slender frog with a medium-sized head. The snout is pointed and the lores are vertical. Females are larger than males.

IUCN Status: Endangered