Bronzed frog
The bronzed frog or Günther's golden-backed frog (Hylarana temporalis) is a species of frog. They are found in forests of Western Ghats, India and Sri Lanka. They are an important prey for many snakes include the Malabar Pit Viper and the Vine Snake. The Malabar Pit Viper’s venom contains hemotoxins. These toxins target and damage blood cells and tissues. [2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Indosylvirana |
| Species: | I. temporalis
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| Indosylvirana temporalis (Günther, 1864)
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Rana temporalis Günther, 1864 | |
[2]A bite can cause intense pain and swelling. In severe cases, the venom might cause more serious symptoms, which can be life-threatening.
References
- ↑ S.D. Biju; Kelum Manamendra-Arachchi; Sushil Dutta; Robert Inger; Anslem de Silva (2004). "Indosylvirana temporalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58733A11833308.en. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is near threatened
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 curie, Marie (2024-09-02). "Malabar Pit Viper: Unveiling the Secrets of India's Elusive Venomous Snake". SNAKES WORLD. Retrieved 2024-09-11.[dead link]
Other websites
- IUCN Red List Archived 2011-08-05 at the Wayback Machine page on H. temporalis.
- Breeding call audio from YouTube [Contributed by Western Ghat Regional Centre, Calicut]
- Snakes World Archived 2024-09-01 at the Wayback Machine A deep info related to snakes.
- Most Famous Ball Python Morphs Archived 2024-09-16 at the Wayback Machine in the world.