Rana culaiensis

Rana culaiensis, commonly known as the Culai brown frog, is a species of true frog from Mt. Culai in the Shandong Province, China.

Description
The average SVL in females is 6.2 cm and 5.36 cm in males. It looks different than most other taxa in the genus Rana found in China. The frog is reddish brown with inconspicuous bands on the hind legs. The tympana (temples) are black. The underside is cream white, with the legs having a slightly warmer tone.

Behavior and ecology
Rana culaiensis likely breeds from March to April. It is found at an elevation of 630 - 900 m. The specimens were collected from a forest brook, which is likely their habitat. Seemingly, Rana culaiensis is solely distributed on Mt. Culai and nowhere else.

Etymology
The name Rana culaiensis stems from its locality, Mt. Culai.