Ezo red frog
A species of Holarctic true frogs, Also known as Ezo akagaeru Scientific name : Rana pirica Genus : Holarctic true frogs
Ezo red frog, A species of Holarctic true frogs
Also known as:
Ezo akagaeru
Scientific name: Rana pirica
Genus: Holarctic true frogs
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Description
The HokkaidÅ frog or the Ezo brown frog (Rana pirica) is a species in the Ranidae family found in HokkaidÅ, Japan, and Sakhalin. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, temperate forests, temperate shrubland, temperate grassland, rivers, swamps, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, ponds, and irrigated land.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Ezo red frog thrives chiefly on a diet of invertebrates, particularly aquatic insects and larvae. Notably, it exhibits a strong preference for small crustaceans, demonstrating selective feeding habits.
Appearance
The ezo red frog is a small sized frog with smooth skin. The dorsal surface displays mixed green and black colors in vibrant shading, resembling a camouflage pattern. It has black lateral lines extending from its eyes to its hind limbs. Ezo red frog has thin, long hind limbs equipped with webbed feet, which aids it in swimming. Notably, adult males have a pair of vocal sacs. There isn't significant variation in appearance with age or between genders except for the aforementioned vocal sacs.
Behavior
Ezo red frog is a nocturnal species, active predominantly at night. It forages for food mainly on land, exhibiting significant terrestrial habits. This species exhibits a solitary lifestyle, with males using distinctive calls to defend their territories during breeding seasons. Adapted for survival in forest environments, ezo red frog often conceals itself in leaf litter, exhibiting effective camouflage techniques.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Holarctic true frogs Species
Ezo red frog 
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