Japanese tree frog
A species of Wastebasket Scientific name : Hyla japonica Genus : Wastebasket
Japanese tree frog, A species of Wastebasket
Scientific name: Hyla japonica
Genus: Wastebasket
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Description
The Japanese tree frog (Hyla japonica) is a species of tree frog distributed from HokkaidÅ to Yakushima in Japan and from Korea along the Ussuri River to northeastern China, northern Mongolia, and the southern Russian Far East.
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Lifespan
2-8 years
Diet
The dietary habits of japanese tree frog include primarily catching and consuming insects. They exhibit a strong preference for small arthropods, such as spiders, beetles, and ants, using their sticky tongues to capture the prey.
Appearance
Japanese tree frog is a small-to-medium-sized frog with a slender body. Its smooth, moist skin displays a varying color palette - from green to brown - often marked with irregular dark blotches. The males typically develop a blue hue on their throat during breeding season. This species possesses long, slim limbs and a pointed snout, with toe pads facilitating efficient movement in its arboreal environment. It displays no significant appearance differences due to age or sex outside of breeding season.
Behavior
Japanese tree frog is a nocturnal species that spends the day concealed and becomes active at dusk. This amphibian shows territorial behavior, often returning to the same location after foraging, with males calling to warn off rivals. Uniquely adaptive, japanese tree frog can adjust its foraging and rhythmic activities considering ambient temperature and humidity.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Wastebasket Species
Japanese tree frog 
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