Seoul frog
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| Pelophylax chosenicus Okada, 1931[verification needed] |
The Seoul frog, Pelophylax chosenicus (formerly Rana chosenica), is a species of true frog found on the western Korean Peninsula, and possibly in Liaoning. It is closely related to the Eastern golden frog, Pelophylax plancyi, and was long considered a subspecies thereof.
Adult Seoul frogs are roughly 6 centimeters in length. The back is bright green and bumpy, with patches of light brown; the belly is yellowish-red. The iris of the eye is golden. The body as a whole is round as if swollen.
The Seoul frog is found in ponds and rice paddies, but has been declining sharply, probably due to habitat degradation. According to Matsui (2004), recent surveys have located populations in only four locations. The mating season is from mid-May to June.
[edit] References
- Pelophylax chosenicus. Amphibian Species of the World 5.0. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.
- Matsui, M. (2004). Rana chosenica. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.
- 금개구리. Naver Encyclopedia. Retrieved on 2007-06-12.
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