The Island Brown Frog

The Island Brown Frog

The Tsushima Island brown frog, also known as the Tsushima Island leopard frog, is a species belonging to the amphibian class, order Anura, family Ranidae, and genus Ranidae. This species was initially described as a new species by Stejneger in 1907 based on a male specimen (USNM 17519) from Mikayama, Kamida cho, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The altitude of the collection site for this specimen is 160 meters.
Female Field Frog

Female Field Frog

The Tianhou frog is a species of frog belonging to the family Ranidae. This species of frog is endemic to Japan and is widely distributed in Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and some surrounding small islands. This type of frog mainly lives near streams in mountainous areas and forests. During the breeding season from April to May, they lay eggs in the rock crevices or soil at the water inflow points in streams. Their tadpoles can complete metamorphosis and begin terrestrial life without the need for food. During the non breeding season, they can be seen in the fallen leaves on the forest floor next to the stream.
Male Field Frog

Male Field Frog

The Tianhou frog is a species of frog belonging to the family Ranidae. This species of frog is endemic to Japan and is widely distributed in Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and some surrounding small islands. This type of frog mainly lives near streams in mountainous areas and forests. During the breeding season from April to May, they lay eggs in the rock crevices or soil at the water inflow points in streams. Their tadpoles can complete metamorphosis and begin terrestrial life without the need for food. During the non breeding season, they can be seen in the fallen leaves on the forest floor next to the stream.