Japanese brown frog
A species of Holarctic true frogs Scientific name : Rana japonica Genus : Holarctic true frogs
Japanese brown frog, A species of Holarctic true frogs
Scientific name: Rana japonica
Genus: Holarctic true frogs
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Description General Info
Description
The Japanese brown frog (Rana japonica) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae, endemic to Japan. Its natural habitats are temperate grassland, rivers, swamps, irrigated land, and seasonally flooded agricultural land.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Japanese brown frog primarily consume insects, favoring a diet rich in ants and termites. This species also demonstrates an opportunistic feeding behavior, supplementing its diet with small invertebrates like spiders when readily available.
Appearance
Japanese brown frog is a medium-sized amphibian with smooth, moist skin. It is primarily dark brown, with distinct patterns of green or yellow. This frog has webbed feet that aid in swimming, along with a robust body, and large, prominent eyes. The underside is typically lighter in color. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Japanese brown frog is a territorial, semiaquatic amphibian. This species is largely crepuscular, exhibiting peak physical activity at dusk and dawn. It primarily feeds on insects and displays sit-and-wait hunting strategy. For breeding, males of japanese brown frog emit loud, distinct calls to attract females. Widespread in forested and grassland habitats, japanese brown frog employs camouflage for protection against predators.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Holarctic true frogs Species
Japanese brown frog 
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