Tag: Tokunoshima AmamiOshima Endemic

Rhacophorus amamiensis Japanese name: アマミアオガエルChinese name: 奄美樹蛙English name: Amami Green Tree FrogOrigin: Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima The breeding season of the Amami Green Tree Frog runs from December to May, with a peak between January and February. It was once considered a subspecies of the Okinawa Green Tree Frog but is now recognized as a distinct… Continue reading Amami Green Tree Frog

Echinotriton raffaellii Japanese name: アマミイボイモリChinese name: 奄美棘螈English name: Amami Spiny NewtOrigin: Tokunoshima, Amami Oshima, Ukeshima This species is one of the most primitive members of the salamander family, often referred to as a “living fossil.” It is named for its protruding ribs on both sides of its body. The population is scarce and under threat… Continue reading Amami Spiny Newt

Odorrana amamiensis Japanese Name: アマミハナサキガエルChinese Name: 奄美臭蛙、奄美鼻先蛙、奄美尖鼻蛙English Name: Amami Tip-nosed FrogOrigin: Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima This species closely resembles the Okinawa Tip-nosed Frog (Odorrana ranina), found in northern Okinawa, but is larger in size. Adult frogs can grow up to 10 cm, and they exhibit color variations ranging from brown to green. They are highly alert… Continue reading Amami Tip-nosed Frog