Yoshimizuen Forest Green Tree Frog

吉水園のモリアオガエル · Yoshimizuennomoriaogaeru

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: October 28, 1952
Location: 広島県山県郡安芸太田町加計
Prefectures: Hiroshima
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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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Yoshimizuen Forest Green Tree Frog is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (広島県山県郡安芸太田町加計). A green tree frog endemic to Japan. In early summer…

The designated site is in 広島県山県郡安芸太田町加計.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.