10,589 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Ranidae ›Genus: Rana
About
The northern red-legged frog (Rana aurora) is a species of amphibian, whose range is the coastal region stretching from southwest British Columbia to southern Mendocino County in Northern California, and is protected in Oregon and California. As a member of the genus Rana, this species is considered a true frog, with characteristic smooth skin and a narrow waist. This frog requires still waters for breeding, and is rarely found at any great distance from its breeding
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Red-legged Frog is Rana aurora.
- Northern Red-legged Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Red-legged Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Red-legged Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Northern Red-legged Frog belongs to the order Anura.
- Northern Red-legged Frog belongs to the family Ranidae.
- Northern Red-legged Frog belongs to the genus Rana.