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Anura

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The frogs and toads: the largest amphibian order, defined by a short, tailless body as adults and powerful hind legs adapted for jumping. Anura is found on every continent except Antarctica and includes the great majority of all living amphibian species.

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Member Species/Taxa Count
7400 1
Approximate described-species (or, for a genus, described-taxon) count; continually revised as species are newly described, reclassified or synonymized.
Taxonomic Rank
Order 1
Scientific Name
Anura 1
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Amphibia, Taxa
Sources
1. Catalogue of Life
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of LifeView the Source
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