About Rana amurensis Boulenger, 1886
Adult Skin and Coloration
Adult Rana amurensis have light brown smooth skin, irregular dark brown and yellow stripes, and a body length of 2 to 2.5 cm (0.79 to 0.98 inches).
Geographic Distribution
This species is distributed across western Siberia, northeastern China, northeastern Mongolia, the northern Korean Peninsula, and Sakhalin.
Latitudinal Range
It occurs at latitudes up to 71° N, making it the northernmost wild amphibian species.
Elevation Range
It favors lowland areas and is rarely found at elevations over 600 m.
Habitat Preferences
It is a habitat generalist that prefers open ground, but can also be found in both deciduous and coniferous forests.
Winter Hibernation
During winter, it hibernates on the bottoms of ponds.
