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Yellow River Frog

Pelophylax tenggerensis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family
Ranidae
Genus
Pelophylax
Species
Pelophylax tenggerensis (Yellow River Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 腾格里蛙

Similar Species in Pelophylax

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Balkan Water Frog
Pelophylax kurtmuelleri
Not Evaluated
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Beijing Gold-striped Pond Frog
Pelophylax plancyi
Least Concern
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Black-spotted Pond Frog
Pelophylax nigromaculatus
Near Threatened
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Cyprus Water Frog
Pelophylax cypriensis
Vulnerable
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Daruma Pond Frog (Rana porosa brevipoda)
Pelophylax porosus
Least Concern
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Fukien Gold-striped Pond Frog
Pelophylax fukienensis
Least Concern
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Gold-spotted pond frog
Pelophylax chosenicus
Vulnerable
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Hubei Frog
Pelophylax hubeiensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow River Frog?
The scientific name of Yellow River Frog is Pelophylax tenggerensis. It belongs to the genus Pelophylax.
What is the conservation status of Yellow River Frog?
Yellow River Frog (Pelophylax tenggerensis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Yellow River Frog belong to?
Yellow River Frog (Pelophylax tenggerensis) belongs to the genus Pelophylax, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranidae.
Is Yellow River Frog endangered?
Yes, Yellow River Frog (Pelophylax tenggerensis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Yellow River Frog belong to?
Yellow River Frog (Pelophylax tenggerensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow River Frog?
The closest relatives of Yellow River Frog in the genus Pelophylax include Balkan Water Frog, Beijing Gold-striped Pond Frog, Black-spotted Pond Frog, Cyprus Water Frog, Daruma Pond Frog (Rana porosa brevipoda).

Genus Pelophylax — 15 Species

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Balkan Water Frog
Pelophylax kurtmuelleri
NE 🐾
Beijing Gold-striped Pond Frog
Pelophylax plancyi
LC 🐾
Black-spotted Pond Frog
Pelophylax nigromaculatus
NT 🐾
Cyprus Water Frog
Pelophylax cypriensis
VU 🐾
Daruma Pond Frog (Rana porosa brevipoda)
Pelophylax porosus
LC 🐾
Fukien Gold-striped Pond Frog
Pelophylax fukienensis
LC 🐾
Gold-spotted pond frog
Pelophylax chosenicus
VU 🐾
Hubei Frog
Pelophylax hubeiensis
LC 🐾
Italian Pool Frog
Pelophylax bergeri
LC 🐾
Levant Green Frog
Pelophylax bedriagae
LC 🐾
Marsh frog
Pelophylax ridibundus
LC 🐾
Perez's Frog
Pelophylax perezi
LC 🐾
Pool Frog
Pelophylax lessonae
CR 🐾
Sahara Frog
Pelophylax saharicus
LC
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Yellow River Frog
Pelophylax tenggerensis
EN
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