Rana (genus) facts for kids
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Rana
Linnaeus, 1758
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Rana is a special group, or genus, of frogs. These frogs are often called "true frogs." There are more than 90 different kinds, or species, of Rana frogs.
Some well-known Rana frogs include the common frog found in Europe. Other types are the brown frog, the leopard frog, and the large American bullfrog. You can find Rana frogs all over the world. They live in Eurasia, North America, Africa, Central America, and the northern parts of South America.
About Rana Frogs
Rana frogs are known for their size. Many of them are quite long. They have thin waists and skin that can look a bit wrinkled.
What They Look Like
Most Rana frogs do not have warts on their skin. This is different from many toads, which often have warts. Rana frogs are excellent jumpers. This is because they have long, thin legs that are strong for leaping.
All Rana frogs have webbed feet. This means the skin between their toes helps them swim very well in water. Their colors are usually green and brown on top. They might also have darker or yellowish spots on their bodies.
See also
In Spanish: Rana (género) para niños
