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Raorchestes aureus

Raorchestes aureus

India
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
riparian wetlands, forest ponds, and damp vegetation zones

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
flying insects, forest spiders, and crawling invertebrates

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Etymology. The species is named after the consistent golden iris coloration (Latin: aureus = golden). Natural history and distribution. All the individuals were collected from forest edges in a grassland site and all males located were found calling at the ground level. It appears to be a range restricted species, recorded from a single high elevation (1524 m) site in Elivalmalai Massif (Fig 1 & 2). The elevational range within Elivalmalai needs additional field sampling.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Raorchestes aureus is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to riparian wetlands, forest ponds, and damp vegetation zones, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of flying insects, forest spiders, and crawling invertebrates. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 6 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Raorchestes aureus.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeIndia
Habitat Rangeriparian wetlands, forest ponds, and damp vegetation zones
Lifespan6 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificRaorchestes aureus
Registry Info
Lifespan6 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyRhacophoridae