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Amami Brown Frog

AMPHIBIANS / Amphibians

Amami Brown Frog

Brown frog family, genus Rana. Rana kobai

Non-venomous

Best observed 11・12・1・2

About Amami Brown Frog

Grows to about 3.2-4.6 cm. Breeds from November through January. Lives in forests and along rivers from lowlands to mountains. Becomes active on humid or rainy days, and gathers around small ponds and spring-fed pools during the breeding season. Individuals can also be seen along forest roads. Slender-bodied and reddish brown, it calls with a sharp "kyok-kyok" note.

Observation Safety Notes

Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.

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