• Source: Rana uenoi

Rana uenoi is a species of true frog that was discovered in 2014 using mtDNA and comparative morphology etc. to distinguish it from its previously designated species, Dybowski's frog. It is found in wooded areas in the Korean Peninsula (it is very likely found in North Korea but the evidence is incomplete) and the nearby islands. It is also found on Tsushima Island, Japan.




Description


Males are smaller than females and grow to around 5–6.2 cm (2.0–2.4 in) SVL, while females grow to around 6–7.6 cm (2.4–3.0 in) SVL. They are brown with striped legs and dark "temples" called tympana. They sometimes have black dots on their back. The abdomen is white and gets yellowish closer to the posterior end. Many small details distinguish R. uenoi from Dybowski's frog e.g. R. uenoi has longer hindlimbs.




Etymology


Rana uenoi is named after Dr. Shun-ichi Uéno, a Japanese entomologist.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Seiko
• Daftar spesies Scarabaeidae
• Daftar spesies Tipulidae
• Rana uenoi
• Rana (genus)
• IUCN Red List endangered species (Animalia)
• IUCN Red List vulnerable species (Animalia)
• List of Onthophagus species
• List of Tipula species