Eiffinger’s Tree Frog

Kurixalus eiffingeri

Japanese Name: アイフィンガーガエル
Chinese Name: 艾氏樹蛙、琉球原指樹蛙
English Name: Eiffinger’s Tree Frog
Origin: Ishigaki Island, Iriomote Island, Taiwan

Eiffinger’s Tree Frog belongs to the genus Kurixalus and is found in Japan on Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island, exhibiting variable coloration. This species lays its eggs in tree holes, with both male and female frogs caring for the young. The females also lay unfertilized eggs to serve as food for the tadpoles. Currently, Eiffinger’s Tree Frog is experiencing a decline in population due to habitat destruction.

October 15, 2024, Ishigaki Island: This individual appears to be a juvenile, thus its head seems proportionally larger.
October 15, 2024, Ishigaki Island: The coloration is relatively pale.
November 21, 2022, Ishigaki Island: Eggs found in a tree hole, with one frog positioned behind the eggs.