- English Common Name
- Okinawa Tip-nosed Frog
- Scientific name
- Odorrana narina
- Taxonomy
- Order: Anura, Family: Ranidae
- Size
- 4.2 cm - 7.5 cm
- Species Distribution
- Northern part of Okinawa Island
- Okinawa Red List of Threatened Species: Endangered
- Japanese Red List of Threatened Species: Vulnerable
- This species is found only in northern part of Okinawa Island. The species is called “Hanasaki” by Japanese common name because the nose sticks out and its nostrils are located in the front. Most of the species has dark coloration, but some have green color or spots on the top. It can jump high with developed rear legs.
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- Updated July 2017
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