Shiranuta Pond and Its Surrounding Biota

シラヌタの池とその周辺の生物相 · Shiranutanoiketosonoshuuhennoseibutsusou

Forest Green Tree Frog — Photo: Alpsdake / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: August 3, 1971
Location: 静岡県賀茂郡東伊豆町
Prefectures: Shizuoka
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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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Shiranuta Pond and Its Surrounding Biota is a Prefectural Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on August 3, 1971.

The designated site is in 静岡県賀茂郡東伊豆町.

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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