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Forest Green Tree Frog

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National Natural Monument
Amphibians

Forest Green Tree Frog and Breeding Ground of Oagenuma

大揚沼モリアオガエルおよびその繁殖地 · Ooagenumanomoriaogaeruoyobisonohanshokuchi

Designated by
National / Natural Monument
Designation type
Habitat / breeding site
Designated on
December 8, 1972
Location
岩手県岩手郡松尾村
Prefectures
Iwate
Scientific name
Zhangixalus arboreus
Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Forest Green Tree Frog

A green tree frog endemic to Japan. In early summer it lays white foamy egg masses on branches above ponds, and the tadpoles drop into the water on hatching. Breeding ponds and surrounding woods across Japan are Natural Monuments.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

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Forest Green Tree Frog and Breeding Ground of Oagenuma is a National Natural Monument of Japan (岩手県岩手郡松尾村). A green tree frog endemic to Japan. In…

The designated site is in 岩手県岩手郡松尾村.

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