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Liuixalus romeri

Romer's Tree Frog,Romer Liu tree frog

Romer's tree frog, a species of the genus Rhacophoridae, lives near the water pits near the sea and in the nearby bushes or grass. Adult frogs prey on ants, crickets, spiders, etc. From early March to September, the frog breeds in the shallow water of still ponds, and the male frog makes a short

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Scientific Name Romer's Tree Frog,Romer Liu tree frog
Length 15~20mm
Weight
Lifespan 4-6years
IUCN Status LC
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    Romer's tree frog, a species of the genus Rhacophoridae, lives near the water pits near the sea and in the nearby bushes or grass. Adult frogs prey on ants, crickets, spiders, etc. From early March to September, the frog breeds in the shallow water of still ponds, and the male frog makes a short and sharp call. In May, it lays about 120 eggs in the water pit, which are submerged on branches or plants in the water. Tadpoles have been found in still ponds in February, May and August. Under captive conditions, tadpoles can complete metamorphosis in April to June.

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    Listed in the second level of the "List of National Key Protected Wildlife in China".


    At a glance

    Profile Details

    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    The head is small and flat, with an "X"-shaped dark spot above the shoulder. The skin on the ventral side is translucent, and its internal organs can be seen through the skin.

    Appearance

    The body and back of the limbs are mostly brown, tan or light olive brown, with dark horizontal stripes or inverted triangle spots between the eyes, an X-shaped dark spot above the shoulder, and a human-shaped spot behind this spot; the back of the limbs has dark horizontal stripes. There are a few dark spots on the ventral surface.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Endemic to China, it is found in Hong Kong (Lamma, Tai Ho, Po Toi and other islands) and Guangxi (Shiwandashan). The frog lives near the seaside in the bushes or grass nearby and is active at night.
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