Calling behavior of Japanese tree frog

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Shot Date: 2003/05/26
Shot Location: Uenohara-cho,Yamanasi,Japan

species
Hyla japonica

Key Words
throat pouch





Yuichi Kanda
2003/09/04 submitted



Animalia >Chordata >Amphibia >Anura >Hylidae >Hyla >

Calling behavior of the Japanese treefrog was recorded. The frog expanded its membranous throat pouch and abdomen alternately. The alternate expansion of the two body parts occurs as a finite amount of air is moved back and forth between the abdomen and throat. (translated by Asoh)

(Data No.momo030903hj01b)

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