Nanorana quadranus
| Nanorana quadranus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus: | Nanorana |
| Species: | N. quadranus |
| Binomial name | |
| Nanorana quadranus (Liu, Hu & Yang, 1960) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Chaparana quadranus (Liu, Hu & Yang, 1960) | |
Nanorana quadranus (common names: Kwang-yang Asian frog, swelled vent frog) is a species of frog in the Dicroglossidae family. It is endemic to central China.[2] Its natural habitats are temperate forests and shrubland, with breeding taking place in small rivers. It is a common species believed to be declining. It is threatened by collection for food and also habitat loss.[1]
Nanorana quadranus are relatively large frogs: males grow to a snout–vent length of about 82 mm (3.2 in) and females to 90 mm (3.5 in). Tadpoles are up to 86 mm (3.4 in) in length.[3]
References
- 1 2 Li Pipeng, Zhao Wenge (2004). "Nanorana quadranus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Nanorana quadranus (Liu, Hu, and Yang, 1960)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
- ↑ Fei, L. (1999). Atlas of Amphibians of China (in Chinese). Zhengzhou: Henan Press of Science and Technology. p. 220. ISBN 7-5349-1835-9.
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