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| Amolops siju | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Amolops |
| Species: | A. siju |
| Binomial name | |
| Amolops siju | |
Amolops siju, the Siju Cave frog, is a species of true frog found in the Siju Cave, India. [1]
It is brown with green mottling and it has dark bands on the legs. The ventral side is light with dark patches. Only 4 specimens have been collected of the species. The 3 females had an SVL of 85–94 mm (3.3–3.7 in) and the single male had an SVL of 63 mm (2.5 in), which shows a drastic size difference (sexual dimorphism). [1]
It has only been found in Siju Cave but it is hypothesized that they migrate down there. Siju Cave is made of limestone and maintains a steady temperature and humidity, which may be attractive for a frog looking for warmth. This hypothesis is further supported by the fact that the frog has no troglobitic adaptations to life in a cave. This means that the frog might also be found outside the cave and therefore have a wider distribution. [1]
Both the common and scientific name comes from the type locality, which is the Siju Cave. [1]
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