Plateau Brown Frog
Rana kukunoris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRanidae (Typical Frogs)
- GenusRana (Pond Frogs)
- SpeciesRana kukunoris (Plateau Brown Frog)
2 Verified sightings at Jiuzhaigou National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
About the Plateau Brown Frog
The plateau brown frog or plateau wood frog (Rana kukunoris) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae, 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 IUCN. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Plateau Brown Frog in Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China |
More parks will be added in future updates.