Indosylvirana temporalis
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Günther’s Golden-backed Frog
Also known as:
Kerala Golden-backed Frog
![Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)](../images/herps/standard/190807002PD.jpeg)
This is a common and widespread medium-sized frog, endemic to Sri Lanka.
![Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)](../images/herps/standard/19081579PD.jpeg)
![Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)](../images/herps/standard/19081580PD.jpeg)
We usually saw them on the ground, near streams. Although capable of powerful leaps, they would generally allow a pretty close approach.
![Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)](../images/herps/standard/19082009PD.jpeg)
![Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)](../images/herps/standard/19082015PD.jpeg)
![Günther’s Golden-backed Frog (Indosylvirana temporalis)](../images/herps/standard/19082037PD.jpeg)
The previous frogs were from the highlands; these are from a lowland rainforest area.
Online references:
- Indosylvirana temporalis account on AmphibiaWeb
- Indosylvirana temporalis account on iNaturalist
- Indosylvirana temporalis account on Amphibian Species of the World
- Ranidae overview on Amphibians of Sri Lanka