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Glossy-bellied Racer (Platyceps ventromaculatus)Observer
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The lesser known species of racer snake originally restricted to the north western parts of India continuing to across the Indus river
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Common Dotted Garden Skink (Riopa punctata)Observer
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Juvenile form, found in leaf litter, short grass and under logs.
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Large Fan-throated Lizards (Genus Sarada)Observer
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Fan throated lizard, with males displaying bright blue with orange line dwelaps during breeding season. The chevron marking on the back and presence of 4 toes seperate it from other agamids.
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Indian Saw-scaled Viper (Echis carinatus ssp. carinatus)Observer
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The smallest killer of all. Common in its range, its responsible for maximum deaths by snake bite in India
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Graceful Leaf-toed Gecko (Hemidactylus gracilis)Observer
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Gracile gecko and is quite small than other sympatric species. Seen in low grasslands.
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Blotched House Gecko (Hemidactylus triedrus)Observer
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Also known as termite hill gecko. Common in its range and sports beautiful colors especially breeding males.
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Red Narrow Mouthed Frog (Microhyla rubra)Observer
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The other narrow mouthed frog, with less ornamentation than M. ornata. Can be found together with M. ornata.
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Marbled Balloon Frog (Uperodon systoma)Observer
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Specie of narrow mouthed frog and bloats itself making it harder to ingest. Very characteristic call and an expert burrower!
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Indus Valley Toad (Firouzophrynus stomaticus)Observer
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The other commoner Duttaphrynus and usually smaller then D. melanostictus. Found in agricultural fields, and has a characterstic retreating pose of ducking when approached.
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Indian Five-fingered Frog (Euphlyctis hexadactyla)Observer
nabhishekDescription
One of the larger species of aquatic frogs, although less common the Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis. Found in ponds, tanks and lakes especially with vegetation.
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Khasi Hills Bent-toed Gecko (Cyrtodactylus khasiensis)Observer
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Khasi Hills Bent Toed Gecko, Endemic gecko, common in its range.
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Australasian Cat Snakes (Genus Boiga)Observer
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Boiga ceylonensis (Ceylon cat snake)
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White-banded Ground Gecko (Cyrtodactylus albofasciatus)Observer
nabhishekDescription
Banded ground gecko, a common gecko in the southern western ghats of Maharashtra. It resembles Geckoella deccanensis, and only subtly different from it in morphology and distribution.
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Arrowback Tree Snake (Boiga gocool)Observer
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Boiga gokool (East asian cat snake)
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Skittering Frogs (Genus Euphlyctis)Observer
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Endemic from Southern India, similar to skittering frog.
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Chunam Tree Frog (Polypedates maculatus)Observer
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Common tree frog found all over Central and South India.
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Painted Globular Frog (Uperodon taprobanicus)Observer
nabhishekDescription
Common frog, seen in sotuhern western ghats and nearby region. Can climb high on trees and also inhabit urban areas. Known to live tree holes
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Assam Stream Frog (Amolops assamensis)Observer
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This species inhabits forests. Individuals can be found near fast flowing streams and are associated with the splash zone of moist rock crevices with overhead canopy cover. Adults can be found in open areas at night, while tadpoles develop in these streams (Sengupta et al. 2008).
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A rare frog with a characteristic call. Usually found solitary in bushes next to streams. Also found in deep caves.
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Garo Hills Caecilian (Ichthyophis garoensis)Observer
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The lesser known caecilian endemic to garo hills in Meghalaya, India
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Ornate Narrow-Mouthed Toad (Microhyla ornata)Observer
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The small yet, prettiest of the frogs, found throughout the subcontinent. Can be found next to swamps with characteristic loud resonating call.
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Malabar Gliding Frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus)Observer
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The ambassadorial candidate of Amboli, Maharashtra, Western Ghats. Froglet here
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Bush Frogs (Genus Raorchestes)Observer
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A bush frog with doubtful ID of the species