Pelophylax demarchii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Ranidae |
Genus: | Pelophylax |
Species: | P. demarchii
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Binomial name | |
Pelophylax demarchii (Scortecci
, 1929) | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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Pelophylax demarchii is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is only known from its unspecific type locality, Eritrea.[1][2] Its taxonomic status is unclear.[1] Common name Eritrea pond frog has been coined for it.[3]
The specific name demarchii honours Marco De Marchi , an Italian naturalist, hydrobiologist, industrialist, and philanthropist.[3]
Pelophylax demarchii was described by Italian herpetologist Giuseppe Scortecci based on two syntypes, of which one is lost.[1][2] It is uncertain whether it is a valid species; it most closely resembles Pelophylax ridibundus and might be its synonym.[1]
Ecological requirements, distribution, and current population status of this species are unknown. Consequently, it is listed as "data deficient" in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.[1]