Papurana jimiensis is a species of true frog. It is endemic to the mountains of central and western New Guinea in both Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.[1][2] The common name Jimi River frog has been coined for it.[2]
Papurana jimiensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Ranidae |
Genus: | Papurana |
Species: | P. jimiensis |
Binomial name | |
Papurana jimiensis (Tyler, 1963) | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Rana jimiensis Tyler, 1963 |
It inhabits mountain streams and nearby areas, and can also be found in degraded habitats. Its altitudinal range is 700–1,700 m (2,300–5,600 ft) above sea level.[1] It has been observed near the Jimi River, Sepik River, and Ramu River.[3]
Papurana jimiensis is an uncommon species, although it is under-recorded. It is collected for food, but this probably does not constitute a threat, as long as collection is for local consumption only. It occurs in the Jimi River Wildlife Management Area.[1]
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