Odorrana margaretae

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Odorrana margaretae
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Odorrana
Species:
O. margaretae
Binomial name
Odorrana margaretae
(Liu, 1950)
Synonyms
  • Huia margaretae(Liu, 1950)
  • Rana margaretaeLiu, 1950

Odorrana margaretae (common names: Margareta's frog, Margaret frog, green odorous frog) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is found in southern and central China (Gansu, Guangxi, Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, and southern Shaanxi provinces) and northern Vietnam (Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces). [2]

Odorrana margaretae inhabit fast-flowing hill streams and creeks surrounded by lush vegetation (both forest and fields). It is not considered threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Michael Wai Neng Lau, Zhao Ermi (2004). "Odorrana margaretae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T58660A11806135. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58660A11806135.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Odorrana margaretae (Liu, 1950)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 20 May 2014.