Okinawa narrow-mouthed toad
Anura / Family: Microhylidae
- Total length
- Male approx. 2.4 cm, Female approx. 2.8 cm
- Range
- From Kikai-jima and Amami-Oshima to the Miyako Islands
It has a large, well-developed vocal sac in its throat, allowing it to produce loud calls of “gee-ko” and “griiih.” In the diorama, a male can be seen trying to entice females.
The smallest frog in Japan. Although its head is very small, its hind legs are long and robust. The webbing between the toes is almost absent.
It can be found in a wide range of environments; from lowlands to mountainous areas. Its breeding season occurs from March to July, during which it spawns in still waters such as puddles and ponds, as well as in slow-moving streams. This species is not particularly good at swimming.
Habitat of This Animal:
A:Forest along the valley - A1:Accessible forest
While there are also high mountains in Tokunoshima Island, there are also plateaus formed by raised coral reefs surrounding such mountains. These plateaus, with base rock made of Ryukyu limestone, formed a complicated terrain as a result of erosion. Forests growing on such plateau are made of plants preferring limestone soil, and this is one of the important factors characterizing the nature of Tokunoshima Island.
This A1:Accessible forest