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Lithobates

Amphibian Genera

Lithobates is a genus of frogs in the family Ranidae, native to the Americas, with a name derived from Ancient Greek litho- (stone) and bates, meaning one that treads on rock or rock climber. As presently defined it includes many of eastern North America's most familiar aquatic frog species, including the American bullfrog, the green frog and the leopard frogs.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Genus 2
Member Count Band
10 to 100 Species 3
Era First Appeared
Neogene 4
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
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North America

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Source Wikipedia: LithobatesArticle text (intro)
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Lithobates is a genus of frogs belonging to the family Ranidae, native to the Americas.
South America

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Source Wikipedia: LithobatesArticle text (intro)
Quote, Article text (intro)
Lithobates is a genus of frogs belonging to the family Ranidae, native to the Americas.
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ2047738, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Lithobates
  • Taxonomic rank (Wikipedia confirms the entity; rank from slug/structure-wave classification)
  • In Group: True Frog Genera (Ranidae), Lead
    Lithobates is a genus of frogs belonging to the family Ranidae, native to the Americas.
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3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Lithobates
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
Quote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 47
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4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Lithobates
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Lithobates" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 12.5 ... "early_interval": "Serravallian"
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Wikidata: Lithobates
Wikidata Q2047738, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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