Bombay Bubble-nest Frog (Raorchestes bombayensis): facts, sounds & photos

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Bombay Bubble-nest Frog (Raorchestes bombayensis) lives in forest understory across Western Ghats, India. Its conservation status is Least Concern.

Fascinating facts about the Bombay Bubble-nest Frog

Hidden in the misty understory of the Western Ghats, this tree-frog makes its home up to 1,300 m above sea level.
Unlike many frogs that need permanent ponds, the Bombay bubble-nest frog lives in secondary growth, slipping among shrubs and low trees as the forest regenerates.
Its future hangs on the same developments that are expanding across its range; logging, construction and tourism are carving away the narrow strip of habitat it calls home.

At a glance

RangeWestern Ghats, India

Habitatforest understory

Dietunknown diet

About the Bombay Bubble-nest Frog

The Bombay bubble-nest frog (Philautus bombayensis) is an arboreal member of the Rhacophoridae family endemic to the Western Ghats. It occurs in forest understory, including secondary forests and shrubland, at elevations of 400–1300 m, and is threatened by habitat loss.

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