Nidirana chapaensis

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Nidirana chapaensis, commonly known as the Chapa frog or glandular-sided frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is found in Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand,[1] although records from Thailand may refer to Nidirana lini.[2]

Chapa frog
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Nidirana
Species:
N. chapaensis
Binomial name
Nidirana chapaensis
(Bourret, 1937)[2]
Synonyms
  • Hylarana chapaensis Bourret, 1937
  • Rana chapaensis (Bourret, 1937)
  • Babina chapaensis (Bourret, 1937)

Nidirana chapaensis is associated with pools and small streams. It is at least locally common, and it appears to tolerate some habitat modification. Considering these factors and the relatively broad distribution of N. chapaensis, IUCN does not consider it threatened.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Nidirana chapaensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T58570A113954874. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T58570A113954874.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2013). "Babina chapaensis (Bourret, 1937)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 1 April 2013.