Iberian frog

Iberian frog
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Rana
Species:
R. iberica
Binomial name
Rana iberica
Boulenger, 1879

The Iberian frog (Rana iberica), also known as Iberian stream frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae found in Portugal and Spain. Its natural habitats are rivers, mountain streams and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss, introduced species, climate change, water contamination, and increased ultraviolet radiation.[2]

  1. ^ IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Rana iberica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T58622A89708632. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T58622A89708632.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. ^ Ayllón E., Domínguez C., 2001: “Situación actual y problemas de conservación de la rana patilarga en la Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid. Boletín de la Sociedad para la Conservación de los Vertebrados, 8–9: 7–15.