| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Karnataka declares Malabar Tree Toad as State Amphibian (First in India). |
| Scientific Name | Pedostibes tuberculosus. |
| Local Name | Malenadina Mara Gantikappe (Petu). |
| Geographical Range | Endemic to Western Ghats. |
| Habitat | Evergreen forests, trees, and shrubs. |
| Key Features | Tree-climbing ability, indicator species for forest health. |
| Breeding Season | March to June (unlike most amphibians that breed during monsoons). |
| Conservation Status | Endangered (IUCN), Schedule II (Wildlife Protection Act, 1972). |
Karnataka Declares Malabar Tree Toad as State Amphibian
05 November, 2026
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