AmphibiaWeb - Rana okaloosae


Rana okaloosae Moler, 1985 Florida Bog Frog Subgenus: Aquarana	family: Ranidae genus: Rana
Taxonomic Notes: This species was placed in the genus Lithobates by Frost et al. (2006). However, Yuan et al. (2016, Systematic Biology, doi: 10.1093/sysbio/syw055) showed that this action created problems of paraphyly in other genera. Yuan et al. (2016) recognized subgenera within Rana for the major traditional species groups, with Lithobates used as the subgenus for the Rana palmipes group. AmphibiaWeb recommends the optional use of these subgenera to refer to these major species groups, with names written as Rana (Aquarana) catesbeiana, for example.

Conservation Status (definitions)

IUCN Red List Status Account	Vulnerable (VU)
NatureServe	Use NatureServe Explorer to see status.
CITES	No CITES Listing
National Status	None
Regional Status	None
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Description
The snout-vent length of males is between 34.8 and 45.8 mm and that of females is between 38.2 and 49.8 mm. R. okaloossae is characterized by an unspotted dorsum, distinct dorsolateral folds that do not reach the groin, and reduced webbing of the feet, with at least three phalanges of the 4th toe being free of webbing and at least two phalanges of all other toes being free. In males, vocal sacs are internal.
R. okaloossae has an advertisement call made up of a series of 3-21 guttural "chucks" issued at approximately 5 notes per second, but slowing at the end of the call. Between calls, males periodically issue single softer notes, especially as a response to the presence of other males calling nearby.

Distribution and Habitat

Country distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: United States

U.S. state distribution from AmphibiaWeb's database: Florida

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It is known to occur in 23 localities in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties, Florida, and 20 of these are on the Eglin Air Force Base. It is associated with small tributary streams of the East Bay, Shoal, and Yellow rivers.

References

Moler, P. E. (1993). "Rana okaloosae (Moler). Florida Bog Frog." Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, 561.1-561.3.

Originally submitted by: Franziska Sandmeier (first posted 2001-02-23)
Edited by: JG (fixing maps 7/25/01) (2001-07-25)

Species Account Citation: AmphibiaWeb 2001 Rana okaloosae: Florida Bog Frog <https://amphibiaweb.org/species/5115> University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA. Accessed Nov 14, 2024.

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