Rana sangzhiensis
| Rana sangzhiensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ranidae |
| Genus: | Rana |
| Species: | R. sangzhiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Rana sangzhiensis Shen, 1986 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Pseudorana sangzhiensis | |
Rana sangzhiensis is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is endemic to China. It is known only from Mount Tianping, in Sangzhi County, Hunan (the type locality), and from Mount Dadong in Lianxian County, Guangdong.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers.
The taxonomic position of Rana sangzhiensis is unclear, with some authors (and the IUCN Red List) placing it in genus Pseudorana.
Source
- ↑ Michael Wai Neng Lau, Zhao Ermi (2004). "Pseudorana sangzhiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
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