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Green Paddy Frog

Green Paddy Frog (Hylarana erythraea). The green paddy frog occurs in Southeast Asia and formerly appeared under Rana; wetland observations do not measure local abundance or status.

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IUCN status: Least Concern

Green Paddy Frog at a glance

The Green Paddy Frog (Hylarana erythraea) is an amphibian in the family Ranidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from West Java, Riau, East Kalimantan. Diet: eater of small land invertebrates (crickets, ants, small millipedes); a carnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.

Quick facts: Green Paddy Frog
Scientific nameHylarana erythraea
Former scientific nameRana erythraea
GroupAmphibians
FamilyRanidae
Observation recordsWest Java, Riau, East Kalimantan
Taxonomic groupAnura
GBIF records576 human-observation records, 2016–2026
Data retrieved2026-09-23
IUCN statusLeast Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026
Diet typeCarnivore (meat-eater) — eater of small land invertebrates (crickets, ants, small millipedes) · MyBIS (Malaysia Biodiversity Information System)
ReproductionLaying eggs (oviparous) · Australian Museum
ActiveNocturnal (active at night) — Near water it is also seen and heard calling by day. · Common Greenback - Hylarana erythraea, Ecology Asia (Nick Baker)
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About this guideThis guide was compiled from the listed species sources and observation records; it has not been reviewed by a taxonomic specialist. GBIF records are neither a census nor proof of native range.

What is the Green Paddy Frog?

Green Paddy Frog refers to Hylarana erythraea, in the genus Hylarana, family Ranidae, 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.

Evidence: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗

What is known about the Green Paddy Frog?

The green paddy frog occurs in Southeast Asia and formerly appeared under Rana; wetland observations do not measure local abundance or status.

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 ↗

How many Indonesian records name the Green Paddy Frog?

When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 576 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, Riau, East Kalimantan. 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 Green Paddy 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 Green Paddy Frog with Poisonous Rock Frog, Schlegel's Frog, Crab-eating 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 Green Paddy Frog

Scientific classification from kingdom to species
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyRanidae
GenusHylarana
SpeciesHylarana erythraea

Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).

Common questions about the Green Paddy Frog

What is the scientific name of the Green Paddy Frog?

The scientific name of the Green Paddy Frog is Hylarana erythraea, in the family Ranidae and the order Anura. A former scientific name still often used: Rana erythraea.

What kind of animal is the Green Paddy Frog?

The Green Paddy Frog is an amphibian in the family Ranidae. By diet it is a carnivore (meat-eater): a eater of small land invertebrates (crickets, ants, small millipedes).

Where does the Green Paddy Frog live in Indonesia?

Observation records of the Green Paddy Frog summarised in this guide mainly come from West Java, Riau, East Kalimantan. That list is not a complete range map.

What does the Green Paddy Frog eat?

The Green Paddy Frog is a eater of small land invertebrates (crickets, ants, small millipedes). That makes it a carnivore (meat-eater). Source: MyBIS (Malaysia Biodiversity Information System).

How does the Green Paddy Frog reproduce?

The Green Paddy Frog reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: Australian Museum.

Is the Green Paddy Frog nocturnal?

The cited source records the Green Paddy Frog as nocturnal (active at night). Near water it is also seen and heard calling by day. Source: Common Greenback - Hylarana erythraea, Ecology Asia (Nick Baker).

See also the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia.

What is the scientific classification of the Green Paddy Frog?

Scientific classification of the Green Paddy Frog: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Amphibia, order Anura, family Ranidae, genus Hylarana, species Hylarana erythraea.

Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.

Is the Green Paddy Frog endangered?

No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Green Paddy 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 Green Paddy Frog is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).

Sources & references

  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
  2. GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
  3. iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
  4. Species account — background reading ↗
  5. MyBIS (Malaysia Biodiversity Information System) ↗
  6. Australian Museum ↗
  7. Common Greenback - Hylarana erythraea, Ecology Asia (Nick Baker) ↗
  8. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
  9. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗

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