Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Anuran families/archive1

List of Anuran families
I have been working on this list for a while now. I am still in the process of getting more example photos (hopefully two in the near future), but the rest will take some time. It is comprehensive, and most of the photos are good copyright, and great quality. I will be happy to add more info into the columns if anyone requires, as I cannot think of any more. Thanks --liquidGhoul 00:11, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Nominate and Support --liquidGhoul 00:11, 12 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Comment. Perhaps some mention about what distinguishes the 3 sub-orders?  I understand why some photos are missing, but why are several example species missing?  Also, perhaps listing the number of genera and species for each family.  Does the list include extinct species? -- Samuel Wantman 10:24, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I will add the distinguishing features for the sub-orders soon. The reason the example species are missing, is because that is linked to the photo. Each photo in the table is the example species. As I don't know what is going to be added in the future I can't really name the example. Maybe the title of that column should be changed to explain that? The list does not include extinct families, they do not fossilise well, and it would not be comprehensive enough. Also, listing the number of species in each family is impossible. There are far too many species to be accurate, and something like 30-100 new species of frog are described every year! I will have a look into listing genera number, but I suspect it would be pretty similar (thoguh not as bad). --liquidGhoul 10:43, 12 May 2006 (UTC)


 * I still don't think there is enough introductory text. Can you separate the the different families into separate lists, and describe (briefly) each family?  While this is a list, it should also be an introduction and overview of the topic.  Also, is it possible to get the tables to be the full width of the window? I'm getting close to being able to support. -- Samuel Wantman 18:24, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Comment: Not ready yet. Every family should list an example species - and I found two more pictures that could be used as well. Some blank boxes have - while others are just blank. Rmhermen 23:34, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
 * I think I will add an example species for every family, even without photos (it can always be changed when a photo comes). It will be very easy. --liquidGhoul 00:00, 13 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Comment - I would like to see a longer intro so that the table is pushed down below the taxobox. You have plenty of things to talk about: what separates each suborder or even unique features of families. I also fixed references... Renata 15:05, 13 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Object:
 * The image Image:Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis.jpg is tagged as "fair use". There's nothing particularly significant about this image, so it doesn't qualify for use on Wikipedia under Fair use.
 * The image Image:Arthroleptis tanneri.jpg indicates that the source is "from the French wiki". That doesn't really tell where it's from.  I assume the original image was http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Arthroleptis_tanneri.jpg - that image is tagged as being "fair use", and it doesn't qualify for fair use: see above.
 * The license tag on Image:Brachycephalus ephippium.jpg indicates "free use", while the description text indicates "fair use", and it clearly doesn't qualify under "fair use": see above.
 * --Carnildo 04:28, 14 May 2006 (UTC)


 * I have removed those three images, although I completely disagree with your first point, that is to be brought up elsewhere. --liquidGhoul 09:20, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Progress The main objection was to the length of the introduction. I am currently trying to expand it, with the description of the differences between the sub-orders. I am finding it hard, as there is no definite differences, except, I think, the number of primitive characteristics. So far, I have done Archaeobatrachia, other two I am still researching. I tried to split up the table (I like the idea), but it came out really bad. The columns no longer line up when they are split, and I cannot find a way to set the widths properly. Anyone know how? I have also added example species to all the families. Thanks. --liquidGhoul 06:59, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
 * More Progress The explanation of the sub-orders has now been expanded. I think that is all. Thanks --liquidGhoul 07:23, 19 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Support -- Run e Welsh | &tau;&alpha;&lambda;&kappa; 13:06, 20 May 2006 (UTC)


 * Leaving nomination a little longer to gather more comments. -- Run e Welsh | &tau;&alpha;&lambda;&kappa; 13:55, 22 May 2006 (UTC)