56 CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES [Proc. 4TH Ser. 
Rana taipehensis new species 
Diagnosis—Allied to Rana erythrea. Vomerine teeth in two oblique 
groups between and extending behind choanz; interorbital space broader 
than upper eyelid; tympanum very distinct, two-thirds diameter of eye. 
Fingers moderately slender, with expanded tips, first not longer than 
second. Toes slender, moderately webbed, three phalanges of fourth 
toe free; two small metatarsal tubercles; tibio-tarsal joint reaches nostril; 
thighs overlap. Distinct, rather broad, dorsolateral fold; a narrower 
lateral fold. Skin smooth. Bluish gray above; upper lip, dorsolateral 
and lateral folds white; loreal and tympanic regions, area between dorso- 
lateral and lateral folds and stripe above dorsolateral fold blackish. 
Limbs with longitudinal dark stripes. Lower surfaces yellowish white. 
Type.—California Academy of Sciences, No. 18007. Taipeh, Formosa. 
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, 
November 15, 1909. 
