Specimen Information

Rana aurora
Rana aurora
(Northern Red-legged Frog)
Amphibians-Frogs
Native Transplant

Specimen ID241656
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusRana
Speciesaurora
Common NameNorthern Red-legged Frog
StateAK
CountySkagway-Hoonah-Angoon
LocalityChichagof Island [~7 mi N of Tenakee Springs and ~40 SW of Juneau]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameChichagof Island
HUC8 Number19010211
HUC10 NameFreshwater Bay-Frontal Chatham Strait
HUC10 Number1901021102
HUC12 NameKennel Creek
HUC12 Number190102110203
Map
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Collection Year1982
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayreleased lab animals
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:17053
Author:Hodge, R.P.
Date:2004
Title:Rana aurora (Red-legged Frog).
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:35
Issue:1
Pages:79
CommentsEgg masses were collected from the Columbia River Gorge and later purchased by a Hoonah schoolteacher from a biological supply company.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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