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Japanese Brown Frog

Rana japonica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Japan.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)

Anura (อันดับกบ)

Species

Rana japonica (Japanese Brown Frog)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Nihon-Aka-Gaeru

Similar Species in Rana

Asiatic Grass Frog

Rana chensinensis

Montane Brown Frog

Rana ornativentris

California Red-legged Frog

Chevron-spotted Brown Frog

Critically Endangered

Rana temporaria

Tsushima Brown Frog

Rana tsushimensis

Near Threatened

Long-legged Brown Frog

Amur Brown Frog

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สัตว์

สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง

สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก

อันดับกบ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Brown Frog?

The scientific name of Japanese Brown Frog is Rana japonica. It belongs to the genus Rana.

What is the conservation status of Japanese Brown Frog?

Japanese Brown Frog (Rana japonica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Japanese Brown Frog live?

Japanese Brown Frog is found in Found in Japan.. Countries include Japan.

What family does Japanese Brown Frog belong to?

Japanese Brown Frog (Rana japonica) belongs to the genus Rana, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranidae.

Is Japanese Brown Frog endangered?

No, Japanese Brown Frog (Rana japonica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Japanese Brown Frog belong to?

Japanese Brown Frog (Rana japonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Japanese Brown Frog?

The closest relatives of Japanese Brown Frog in the genus Rana include Amur Brown Frog, Asiatic Grass Frog, Montane Brown Frog, California Red-legged Frog, Chevron-spotted Brown Frog.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Rana — 20 Species

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Amur Brown Frog

Asiatic Grass Frog

Rana chensinensis

Montane Brown Frog

Rana ornativentris

California Red-legged Frog

Chevron-spotted Brown Frog

Rana temporaria

Tsushima Brown Frog

Rana tsushimensis

Long-legged Brown Frog

Greek Stream Frog

Neba Tago's Brown Frog

Italian Stream Frog

Gland-shanked Pond Frog

Amami Brown Frog

Plateau Brown Frog

Korean Brown Frog

Red-legged frog

Rana macrocnemis

Ryukyu Brown Frog

Rana pseudodalmatina

Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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