Discovering the Celebes Frog (Papurana celebensis): Sulawesi's True Frog
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Show Notes
Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! Today, we are exploring the world of Papurana celebensis, more commonly known to amphibian lovers as the Celebes frog. Endemic to the island of Sulawesi (Celebes) in Indonesia, this fascinating true frog is a resilient member of the family Ranidae.
In this episode, we discuss the habitat and ecology of these unique Sulawesi amphibians, which can be found thriving in both pristine lowland forests and disturbed habitats at elevations between 326 and 1075 meters above sea level. We also dive into the recent taxonomy updates for the species, breaking down its 2020 reclassification from its former scientific name, Hylarana celebensis, into the genus Papurana. Finally, we cover its current amphibian conservation status, highlighting why it is currently listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
Whether you are a herpetology enthusiast or just curious about the diverse Indonesian frogs of the world, tune in to learn all about the Celebes frog!