Nanorana quadranus

Nanorana quadranus

Kwang-yang asian frog, Swelled vent frog

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Nanorana quadranus

Nanorana quadranus (common names: Kwang-yang Asian frog, swelled vent frog) is a species of frog in the family Dicroglossidae. It is endemic to central China. Its natural habitats are temperate forest 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.

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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.

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1. Nanorana quadranus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanorana_quadranus
2. Nanorana quadranus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/58245/63851445

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