Odorrana swinhoana
Odorrana swinhoana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Ranidae |
Genus: | Odorrana |
Species: | O. swinhoana
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Binomial name | |
Odorrana swinhoana (Boulenger, 1903)
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Synonyms[2] | |
Rana swinhoana Boulenger, 1903 |
Odorrana swinhoana is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Taiwan[2][3][4] and widely distributed in hilly areas below 2,000 m (6,600 ft).[1] It is named for Robert Swinhoe, a British naturalist and diplomat.[5] Its common names include Swinhoe's brown frog, Bangkimtsing frog, brown-backed odorous frog, Taiwan odorous frog, and Taiwan sucker frog.[1][2]
Description
Odorrana swinhoana are medium to large-sized frogs, reaching a maximum snout-vent length of 12 cm (4.7 in).
The tadpoles are adapted to running water and have a ventral sucking disc. The back is green.[3]
Habitat and conservation
Odorrana swinhoana occur in hill streams in broadleaf forests.[1][3] They forage on both terrestrial and aquatic prey, primarily on insects and arachnids, but also gastropods, crustaceans, and chilopods.[7] Breeding takes place in small mountainous, shady, rocky creeks.[1] Males call day and night, usually hidden in crevices among the rocks.[3] The eggs are attached to rocks under the water.[1][7]
It is a common species that is not facing serious threats, although agriculture and infrastructure development represent some threats. It is present in a number of protected areas.[1]
References
- ^ . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2018). "Odorrana swinhoana (Boulenger, 1903)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Lue, Kuang-Yang. "Odorrana swinhoana". BiotaTaiwanica. Archived from the original on 30 April 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ K. T. Shao (ed.). "Odorrana swinhoana". Catalogue of life in Taiwan. Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.
- S2CID 38975765.
- ^ JSTOR 1565464.