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]
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Scientific classification 
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| 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)
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Etymology edit
The specific name demarchii honours Marco De Marchi, an Italian naturalist, hydrobiologist, industrialist, and philanthropist.[3]
Taxonomy edit
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]
Habitat and conservation edit
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]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2016). "Pelophylax demarchii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T29675A18406859. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T29675A18406859.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. (2019). "Pelophylax demarchii (Scortecci, 1929)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
- ^ a b Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael & Grayson, Michael (2013). The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. Pelagic Publishing. p. 130. ISBN 978-1-907807-42-8.