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Prefectural Natural Monument
Amphibians
Shironuma Forest Green Tree Frog Breeding Ground
白沼のモリアオガエル繁殖地 · Shironumanomoriaogaeruhanshokuchi
- Designated by
- Prefectural / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Habitat / breeding site
- Designated on
- July 25, 1956
- Location
- 岩手県岩手郡雫石町
- Prefectures
- Iwate
- Scientific name
- Zhangixalus arboreus
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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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).
Frequently asked questions
The designated site is in 岩手県岩手郡雫石町.
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