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
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
2 facilities · 0 individuals
Toba AquariumMieOpened in 1955
2025年4月、三重県度会郡で発見された体色変異（青色）の個体をGゾーン「奇跡の森」で展示開始 Source
Hirakawa ZooKagoshimaJR指宿枕崎線「五位野駅」から徒歩約20分、またはバスで「福平農協前」から「谷山・動物園行き」に乗車し終点下車。
体長5cmを超えるメス個体を飼育（動物図鑑ページ掲載、非展示） Source
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNではLC。水田と周辺の陸上環境を一体として保つことが重要です。
Habitat
水田、湿地、森林縁など。
Threats
- 水田・湿地の減少
- 農地利用の変化
- 水辺の分断
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 田園環境の保全
- 両生類の生活史を伝える展示
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
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