Ombrana

Ombrana is a monotypic genus of frogs in the family Dicroglossidae. It is represented by a single species, Ombrana sikimensis. The validity of this genus is currently considered uncertain.[2]

Ombrana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Dicroglossidae
Genus: Ombrana
Dubois, 1992
Species:
O. sikimensis
Binomial name
Ombrana sikimensis
(Jerdon, 1870)
Synonyms
  • Chaparana sikimensis (Jerdon, 1870)
  • Rana assamensis Sclater, 1892

Ombrana sikimensis is found in central and eastern Nepal and in parts of northeastern India (Sikkim, West Bengal, and Meghalaya). It may also occur in Bhutan.[3] It has been recorded at elevations between 1000 and 2000 m above sea level.[1]

References
  1. Bordoloi, S.; Ohler, A. & Shrestha, T.K. (2004). "Ombrana sikimensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T58246A11757068. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58246A11757068.en.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Ombrana Dubois, 1992". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  3. Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Ombrana sikimensis (Jerdon, 1870)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
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