Tokyo daruma pond frog
A species of Water frogs, Also known as Rana porosa brevipoda Scientific name : Pelophylax porosus Genus : Water frogs
Tokyo daruma pond frog, A species of Water frogs
Also known as:
Rana porosa brevipoda
Scientific name: Pelophylax porosus
Genus: Water frogs
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Description
The Daruma pond frog (Pelophylax porosus) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It has two subspecies, P. porosus porosus (the Tokyo Daruma pond frog) and P. porosus brevipodus (the Nagoya Daruma pond frog). It is endemic to Japan. The average size of males is 3.5 to 6.2Â cm, while females are from 3.7 to 7.3Â cm.
General Info
Lifespan
5-9 years
Diet
Tokyo daruma pond frog follows a predominantly insectivorous diet, feeding largely on a varied range of small arthropods. Special dietary attraction includes beetles, spiders, and caterpillars, enriching the species' nutrient intake comprehensively.
Behavior
Tokyo daruma pond frog is semi-aquatic, demonstrating unique behaviors during seasonal mating periods including vocal amplitude modulation and visual display. Its solitary lifestyle changes during breeding season when males form chorus groups. During non-breeding periods, tokyo daruma pond frog is primarily nocturnal, hibernating in winter months, and inhabiting freshwater bodies, displaying remarkable adaptability.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Water frogs Species
Tokyo daruma pond frog 
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