Amphibians of the genus Rana in the steppe zone of Ukraine: population status, distribution, and ecological features
Journal: Geo&Bio
Year: 2023

Frogs of the genus Rana Linnaeus, 1758 are represented in the steppe zone of Ukraine by their southernmost populations. The distribution of brown frogs in the steppe zone of Ukraine is closely related to the floodplain forests of major rivers (Dnipro, Dnister, Danube, Southern Bug, Oril, Samara, Donets, etc.). The paper presents for the first time data on the distribution, ecological and population features, habitats, specifics of reproduction and development of brown frogs. New habitats of R. a