Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Hylarana Higher classification Rana People also search for Hylarana garoensis | Phylum Chordata Family Ranidae Scientific name Rana chitwanensis Rank Species | |
Hylarana chitwanensis is a species of frog in the Ranidae family endemic to Nepal. Its type locality is in the Chitwan National Park. Earlier reports from India are erroneous although it is likely to occur there.
Hylarana chitwanensis is a lowland species, occurring at altitudes less than 500 m (1,600 ft) asl in the Himalayan foothills. Its natural habitats are terai grasslands, bushes and tropical Shorea forests. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging and dam construction.
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