Facts About Tago's brown frog
The Tago's brown frog, commonly referred to as the Tago frog, is a distinctive amphibian that is indigenous to Japan and a member of the Ranidae family. These frogs are distributed across the Japanese islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, as well as some smaller neighboring islets. Notably, there are two recognized subspecies: Rana tagoi okiensis, which inhabits the Oki Islands, and Rana tagoi yakushimensis, found on Yakushima. These subspecies exhibit enough differentiation that they may warrant classification as separate species.
A remarkable feature of the Tago frog is its ability to hybridize with its closely related species, Rana sakuraii.
Regarding their habitat, Tago frogs exhibit a preference for montane regions near streams. They often dwell in leaf litter or seek refuge under stones within the streams, demonstrating significant adaptation to their environment.