Mount Omine Forest Green Tree Frog Breeding Ground

大峰山モリアオガエル繁殖地 · Oomineyamamoriaogaeruhanshokuchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: January 6, 1961
Location: 群馬県利根郡みなかみ町
Prefectures: Gunma
Scientific name: Zhangixalus arboreus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Forest Green Tree Frog

A green tree frog endemic to Japan. In early summer it lays white foamy egg masses on branches above ponds, and the tadpoles drop into the water on hatching. Breeding ponds and surrounding woods across Japan are Natural Monuments.

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Yes. Mount Omine Forest Green Tree Frog Breeding Ground is a Prefectural Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on January 6, 1961.

The designated site is in 群馬県利根郡みなかみ町.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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Mount Omine Forest Green Tree Frog Breeding Ground

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