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across the occiput, and the transverse fold is scarcely notice- 
able. In none of the specimens (there are no less than forty in 
my collection and that of the Bureau of Science) is there a trace 
of the median dorsal stripe, a stripe on the tibia, or a diagonal 
lateral yellowish stripe; the skin flap is universally present. 
Males usually have large black spots on each side of the throat, 
the skin of which is sometimes in folds. 
Remarks.—This species differs from Rana vittigera Wiegmann 
in much the same manner that R. tigerina Daudin differs from 
R. limnocharis; that is, in the presence of the flap of skin on 
the fifth toe. From R. vittigera it also differs in having a fold 
of skin across the head; the head broader in proportion to length; 
the eyes smaller and less prominent; the nostrils nearer tip of 
snout; and in the absence of stripes on the body. It differs 
from R. tigerina in the absence of “teeth” in the lower jaw, 
the more forward position of the nostrils, and the much less 
extent of webbing on toes. 
The species is common in Mindanao, Luzon, and Negros, and 
probably occurs on many other islands. It is probable that cer- 
tain records of Rana tigerina from the Philippines are referable 
to this species. 
The breeding season for the species in Manila begins about 
July 10; it breeds in the same pools as does Rana vittigera. I 
am as yet unable to differentiate the tadpoles of the two species. 
The species is named for my friend and former teacher, Dr. 
Roy Lee Moodie, associate in anatomy, University of Illinois, 
Chicago, noted for his extensive researches on extinct Amphibia 
of North America. 
Rana vittigera Wiegmann. Plate 2, fig. 3. 
Rana vittigera WisGMANN, Nova Acta Ac. Leop.-Carol. (1836) 225, 
pi. 21; fiz. 1. 
Rana tigrina and Rana tigerina of various authors in the references © 
of this species to the Philippines.” 
“It is highly probable that many of the references of Rana tigerina 
Daudin to the Philippines should be placed under this species, at least 
in part, since it is probable that specimens of R. moodiei have also been 
confused with it. I am confident that the Philippine specimen of FB. viltr 
—s Wiegmann (which was one of the types) belonged to the species here 
considered; the Macao specimen may be referable to R. limnocharis. In 
consequence I have resurrected Wiegmann’s name. (Note distinctive char- 
acters under remarks.) My opinions regarding the treatment of this 
species are concurred in by Prof. S. F.-Light, of the University of the 
Philippines, who for a number of years has used this species as well as 
R. moodiei for dissection and demonstration in his biological classes- 
