[2] The species is named after T. M. Manoharan, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Kerala.

[3][4][1] The adult frog measures about 17.57 - 18.06 mm in snout-vent length.

The skin of the dorsum is bright yellow with brown-black spots.

[4] Scientists observed the frog on reed plants of the species Ochlandra travancorica on plantations and in forests.

Scientists believe the frogs depend on the reeds to live and will not tolerate habitat disturbance.