Family RANIDAE Batsch, 1796
Introduction
A large cosmopolitan family containing about 560 species in about 43 genera. A single species of the nominate genus Rana has reached Australia, where it is confined to Cape York Peninsula and the north-eastern corner of Arnhem Land.
Diagnosis
Characterised in Australia by: firmisternal pectoral girdle; intercalary cartilages absent; small finger and toe discs present; toes fully webbed; a dorso-lateral skin fold on either side.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Jan-2017 | ANURA Fischer von Waldheim, 1813 | 27-Jan-2017 | MODIFIED | |
| 31-Jan-2017 | 14-Aug-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |