Papurana celebensis, also known as the Celebes frog, is a species of true frog in the family Ranidae.[2] Prior to being reclassified into the genus Papurana in 2020, it was referred to as "Hylarana" celebensis. It is endemic to Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia. It is a lowland forest species, also occurring disturbed habitats. It has been observed between 326 to 1075 meters above sea level.[1][2]

Papurana celebensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Papurana
Species:
P. celebensis
Binomial name
Papurana celebensis
(Peters, 1872)
Synonyms
  • Rana celebensis (Peters, 1872)
  • Hylarana celebensis (Peters, 1872)

References

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  1. ^ a b Iskandar, Djoko; Mumpuni (2004). "Hylarana celebensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T58566A11787086. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58566A11787086.en.
  2. ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2020). "Papurana celebensis (Peters, 1872)". Amphibian Species of the World 5.6, an Online Reference. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 August 2022.