The snout is obtusely pointed when observed from both dorsal and ventral planes and protrudes beyond the lower jaw.

Tympanum is distinct and a supra-tympanic fold from back of eye to forelimb is prominent.

Subsequently, the species was observed from six localities in Karnataka viz., Kodanga, Baire, Chendia, Kadwada, Tariwada, and Konaje.

Recently, this species was reported from Tiruvananthapuram in Kerala which is 810 km away from the type locality, Sanikatta[3] It is a common frog species in the region where it is found and can found calling from rainwater inundated fallow agriculture fields, small manmade tanks, pools and puddles around human habitations.

[1] The specific name karaavali is derived from the Kannada name for the coastal region where it is found.