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.^[3]

Ombrana
Ombrana sikimensis[1] from Manaslu Conservation Area, Nepal
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[2]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
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.^[4] It has been recorded at elevations between 1,000 and 2,000 m (3,300 and 6,600 ft) above sea level.^[2] Ombrana sikimensis typically prefer hiding in clusters underneath rocks in shallow streams.^[1]

References

^[1]

1. Shrestha, B. & Gurung, M. B. (2019). "Natural history notes on three sympatric frogs, Amolops formosus (Günther 1875), Nanorana liebigii (Günther 1860), and Ombrana sikimensis (Jerdon 1870), from Manaslu Conservation Area, Nepal" (PDF). Amphibian & Reptile Conservation. 13 (2): 152–159.
2. Sabitry Bordoloi, Annemarie Ohler, Tej Kumar Shrestha (2004). "Ombrana sikimensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T58246A11757068. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T58246A11757068.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
3. 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.
4. 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.

External links

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