Plateau Brown Frog
Rana kukunoris
About the Plateau Brown Frog
The plateau brown frog or plateau wood frog (Rana kukunoris) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family, endemic to the plateau region of western China (northwestern Sichuan, eastern Qinghai, Gansu, and very northeastern Tibet). It was previously included in Rana chensinensis but it now considered a valid species. It is a common frog in suitable habitats that include alpine meadows, marshland and grassland. It hibernates in streams. It is not considered threatened by the...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Plateau Brown Frog?
The scientific name of the Plateau Brown Frog is Rana kukunoris.
How many Plateau Brown Frog sightings have been recorded?
156 observations of the Plateau Brown Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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