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Where does the Ryukyu brown frog live?
The Ryukyu brown frog is endemic to Japan's Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa. Its island distribution makes it more geographically restricted than mainland Japanese brown frogs.
Why is the Ryukyu brown frog considered a conservation concern?
Its range is limited to a chain of islands, so habitat changes can affect a large share of the species' total distribution. Island populations also have fewer nearby areas available for natural recolonization.
What kind of habitat does the Ryukyu brown frog need?
It is associated with the moist forest and freshwater environments available on the Ryukyu Islands. Streams, wet ground, and seasonal breeding sites are important to its amphibian life cycle.
Is the Ryukyu brown frog found throughout mainland Japan?
No, the cataloged species is associated with the Ryukyu Islands rather than being broadly distributed across mainland Japan. Okinawa is one of the best-known parts of its island range.
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