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Ghatixalus
''Ghatixalus'' is a genus of frogs in the family Rhacophoridae, subfamily Rhacophorinae. They are endemic to the Western Ghats of southern India. They are the sister taxon to a larger clade consisting of ''Chiromantis'', ''Feihyla'', ''Taruga'', ''Polypedates'', and ''Rhacophorus''. The name of the genus combines words "Ghats" and "''Ixalus''". The former refers to the Western Ghats, and the latter to now-abandoned genus name that lives as the suffix in many generic names for rhacophorid frogs.〔 ==Description== ''Ghatixalus'' are medium-sized frogs with adult males measuring and females adults (male SVL 38.8–51.3 mm, female 58.1–66.7 mm) in snout-vent length. They have a dorsal color pattern with dark brown prominent blotches. Eggs develop in foam nests followed by a free-swimming tadpole stage. Their habitat is associated with mountain streams throughout their life cycle.〔〔
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