Kajika frog
A species of Buerger's frogs Scientific name : Buergeria buergeri Genus : Buerger's frogs
Kajika frog, A species of Buerger's frogs
Scientific name: Buergeria buergeri
Genus: Buerger's frogs
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Description
The Kajika frog or Buerger's frog (Buergeria buergeri) is a species of frog in the Rhacophoridae family. It is endemic to Japan where it can be found on Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku islands. It is common in montane rivers and forests. It is locally threatened by habitat loss caused by dam building and construction of concrete riverbanks.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Kajika frog is a carnivorous species primarily feeding on various insects. Reputed for their voracious appetite, the species has a predilection for ants, beetles, and spiders, all significant constituents of its dietary intake.
Appearance
Kajika frog is a small, slender-bodied frog with smooth, moist skin. Males range from lime to dark green, often with scattered black spots, while females bear shades of light to medium green. The transition from tadpole to adult is marked by a color shift from brown to green. Notably, kajika frog lacks the external eardrum typical of many frog species.
Behavior
Kajika frog is nocturnal, predominantly arboreal, and extremely agile. Its behavior is largely solitary, except for mating periods when males vocalize loudly to attract females. The species is territorial, audio-signalling to rival males. Equipped with adaptative behaviors for survival, it exhibits remarkable jumping ability, essential for foraging and fleeing predators in its forest habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Shrub frogs Genus
Buerger's frogs Species
Kajika frog 
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