Species · GBIF taxon 10857535
Japanese Tree Frog
Dryophytes japonicusAlso known as Japanese Treefrog, Nihon Amagaeru, East Asian Tree Frog
Japanese tree frogs are small, vibrant amphibians that easily change their skin color from bright green to mottled grey or brown to blend with their surroundings. Their loud, rhythmic breeding choruses are a signature sound of East Asian rice paddies and wet woodlands during the spring and summer rains. These resilient frogs possess an extraordinary tolerance for freezing temperatures, allowing them to survive harsh winters by producing natural cryoprotectants.
NocturnalCamouflageCold-Hardy
- diet
- Insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates
- family
- Hylidae
- threats
- Habitat loss, agricultural chemical runoff, and water pollution
- life Span
- 5 to 8 years
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance; wash hands after handling to avoid eye irritation.
- Listen for choruses: Scan low vegetation near flooded rice fields on warm, rainy spring nights.
- Look for color shifts: Watch how individuals transition from bright green to mottled grey depending on their perch.
- Handle with care: Avoid touching your eyes after handling, as their skin secretions can cause mild irritation.