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Rana tarahumarae

Rana tarahumarae

9.9
A Mexican frog often found near streams and rivers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : rana tarahumara
  • The Rana tarahumarae is often spotted near streams in northern Mexico.

Examples

  • Conservationists are concerned about the declining population of Rana tarahumarae due to habitat loss.

  • Researchers studied the ecology of Rana tarahumarae to better understand its adaptation to arid environments.

  • The Rana tarahumarae is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Have you ever seen a Rana tarahumarae in the wild?

  • The Rana tarahumarae is a unique species of frog found exclusively in northern Mexico.

  • Habitat preservation is essential for the survival of the Rana tarahumarae, which thrives near water bodies.

  • During the rainy season, the Rana tarahumarae can often be seen near ponds and streams.

Synonyms

Tarahumara frog
vsRana tarahumarae
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Mexican frog that lives near streams and ponds in the mountains

is the general species term without size or regional detail

Surface Forms

Rana tarahumarae singular
Rana tarahumarae plural

Morphology

Rana + tarahumarae

This is a Linnaean binomial: the first element 'Rana' identifies the frog genus, so a learner who knows that can infer the phrase refers to a frog species. However, the second element 'tarahumarae' is a Latinized proper name/epithet (not glossed here) and requires knowledge of scientific naming or the Tarahumara reference, so the full meaning is not directly derivable by a B1 learner.

Etymology

Rana tarahumarae comes from scientific Latin naming. Rana means 'frog' and tarahumarae points to the Tarahumara people and region in northern Mexico where the frog is found, so the name basically says 'frog from Tarahumara'.