Annotated list of anurans from the lateritic plateau of western India with notes on malformations Author Mudke, Madhushri Author Gururaja, K. V. Author Aravind, Neelvara Author Singal, Ramit text Check List 2020 2020-06-05 16 3 685 698 http://dx.doi.org/10.15560/16.3.685 journal article 10.15560/16.3.685 1809-127X Minervarya caperata (Kuramoto, Joshy, Kurabayashi & Sumida, 2008) New records. INDIAKarnataka : Udupi : Manipal , Es- hwarnagar, site code C ( 13.3478°N , 074.8006°E ), obs. by MM and RS , 29 May 2017 , 87 individuals. Fig. 3E . Identification. The SVL is about 35 mm . This frog has distinctive lateral lines (Fejervaryan lines) beginning from the groin on the ventral side. It has four ridge-like skin folds on the dorsum which is overall patchy greenish brown . Habitat. This frog is often found calling in semi-aquatic habitats, like the edges of drains, ephemeral pools, and other small water bodies. This was one of the frequently encountered frogs during the surveys. It lives close to roads and other human habitations ( Sanchez et al. 2018 ). The continuous cricket-like call is only heard during monsoons. Distribution. This frog is endemic to southern India .