Micrixalus kottigeharensis

Micrixalus kottigeharensis (commonly known as Kottigehar dancing frog or Kottigehar torrent frog) is a species of frog in the family Micrixalidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India. It is one of the "Top 100 Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) Amphibians". The specific name means "from Kottigehara".
Taxonomy.
Until 2014, both "Micrixalus narainensis" and "Micrixalus swamianus" were considered separate species, but have since been classified as junior synonyms of "M. kottigeharensis" based on phylogenetic analyses.
Description.
Male "Micrixalus kottigeharensis" grow to a snout–vent length of and females to .
Habitat.
The preferred habitat of "Micrixalus kottigeharensis" are fast-flowing streams in primary and secondary forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.