Schlegel's Green Tree Frogシュレーゲルアオガエル
Zhangixalus schlegeliiLC— Least Concern
Schlegel's green tree frog, also known as the Japanese gliding frog, is a small treefrog endemic to Japan, found across Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Ryukyu Islands. It grows to 32-53 mm in body length and preys on insects and other small arthropods, breeding in underground foam nests near water. Classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, it remains common throughout its range.
Schlegel's Green Tree Frog (reference photo)
Species Data
- Classification
- Anura / Rhacophoridae Source
- Size
- Males 32–43 mm, females 43–53 mm (snout-vent length); females are larger
- Diet
- Insectivore Carnivorous, eating insects and other arthropods
- Distribution
- Endemic to Japan, occurring across Honshu (south of Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture), Shikoku, Kyushu, and surrounding islands including the Ryukyus. Source
- Sources
- ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
Did You Know?
- It is somewhat smaller than the closely related forest green tree frog and can be distinguished by its yellow irises. Source
- During breeding, the larger female carries the smaller male into an underground hole near water, where they build a foam nest and lay eggs. Source
- It is normally green, but a rare pigment-cell abnormality can produce blue or yellow individuals. Source
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 2
Toba AquariumMieOpened in 1955
Hirakawa ZooKagoshimaAbout a 20-minute walk from Goino Station on the JR Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line, or take a bus bound for Taniyama / Dobutsuen from Fukuhira Nokyo-mae to the last stop.
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Sources
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FAQ
- How can Schlegel's green tree frog be told apart from the similar forest green tree frog?
- It is somewhat smaller and has yellow irises, which distinguish it from the closely related forest green tree frog (Rhacophorus arboreus). Source
- Where does Schlegel's green tree frog breed?
- It builds underground foam nests near water; the larger female carries the smaller male into a hole 6-9 cm wide and 10-15 cm above the water's surface to lay eggs. Source
- What does Schlegel's green tree frog eat?
- It is carnivorous, feeding on insects and other small arthropods. Source
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 2 Source
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