Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID264407
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusRana
Speciesaurora
Common NameNorthern Red-legged Frog
StateNV
CountyNye
LocalityBig Smoky Valley (Millett Ranch)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNorthern Big Smoky Valley
HUC8 Number16060004
HUC10 NameSpaulding Salt Marsh
HUC10 Number1606000408
HUC12 NameSpaulding Salt Marsh
HUC12 Number160600040800
Map
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Collection Year1940
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18906
Author:Lindsdale, J.M.
Date:1940
Title:Amphibians and Reptiles in Nevada.
Journal:Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Volume:73
Issue:8
Pages:197-257
CommentsAccording to the locals, this frog was brought from California and liberated in this area.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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