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IUCN status: Least ConcernPaddy Field Frog at a glance
The Paddy Field Frog (Fejervarya limnocharis) is an amphibian in the family Dicroglossidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from West Java, Central Java, Banten. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.
| Scientific name | Fejervarya limnocharis |
|---|---|
| Indonesian name | Katak Tegalan |
| Group | Amphibians |
| Family | Dicroglossidae |
| Observation records | West Java, Central Java, Banten |
| Taxonomic group | Anura |
| GBIF records | 789 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026 |
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Important taxonomic note
Amphibian Species of the World warns that F. limnocharis formerly covered many populations that may belong to other species. The record count and older observations on this page need review against the taxon concept used before they are treated as evidence of one species.
Evidence: Amphibian Species of the World — Fejervarya limnocharis ↗
What is the Paddy Field Frog?
Paddy Field Frog refers to Fejervarya limnocharis, in the genus Fejervarya, family Dicroglossidae, and order Anura. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.
What is known about the Paddy Field Frog?
The paddy field frog belongs to a complex revised by molecular studies; older records under this name may not match today's species limits.
Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.
Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗
Habitat and field observations of the Paddy Field Frog
An older survey by eastern Lake Maninjau reported frogs under this name active in rice fields by day and night. Because species limits within Fejervarya have been revised, those older records need taxonomic caution.
Evidence: Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) — Western Sumatra herpetofauna field study ↗
How many Indonesian records name the Paddy Field Frog?
When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 789 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
Where were observations reported?
Place labels appearing in the results include West Java, Central Java, Banten. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
How can you observe the Paddy Field Frog?
Observe in place without moving eggs, tadpoles or frogs. Images of the body and habitat, together with date and calls, can help specialists assess an identification; common names do not establish handling safety. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.
Explore related animals
To explore this group further, compare Paddy Field Frog with Crab-eating Frog, River Toad, Green Paddy Frog. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.
Scientific classification of the Paddy Field Frog
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Dicroglossidae |
| Genus | Fejervarya |
| Species | Fejervarya limnocharis |
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).
Common questions about the Paddy Field Frog
What is the scientific name of the Paddy Field Frog?
The scientific name of the Paddy Field Frog is Fejervarya limnocharis, in the family Dicroglossidae and the order Anura. In Indonesian it is called Katak Tegalan.
Where does the Paddy Field Frog live in Indonesia?
Observation records of the Paddy Field Frog summarised in this guide mainly come from West Java, Central Java, Banten. That list is not a complete range map.
What is the scientific classification of the Paddy Field Frog?
Scientific classification of the Paddy Field Frog: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Amphibia, order Anura, family Dicroglossidae, genus Fejervarya, species Fejervarya limnocharis.
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.
Is the Paddy Field Frog endangered?
No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Paddy Field Frog is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: IUCN Red List (via GBIF), checked 1 October 2026.
This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Paddy Field Frog is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).
Sources & references
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
- GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
- Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) — Western Sumatra herpetofauna field study ↗
- Amphibian Species of the World — Fejervarya limnocharis ↗
- iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
- Species account — background reading ↗
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗
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