The Ornate narrow-mouth frog (Microhyla okinavensis) is found throughout the Ryukyu Islands. It is one of the smallest frogs found on Okinawa. It can be extremely hard to find due to its small size.
- Scientific name: Microhyla okinavensis
- Common name: Ornate narrow mouth frog, ant frog and ornate pygmy frog
- Distribution: Ryukyu Islands
- Habitat: Forests, mountain slopes, drainage ditches and farm fields.
- Diet: Ants, termites and small insects
- Average size: 15mm-25mm
- Color: brown
Ornate narrow mouth frog -Okinawa © Shawn Miller
I have found this beautiful frog in the Yanbaru forest, local parks, drainage ditches and even common walking trails in central Okinawa.
Old grown forest -Yanbaru forest © Shawn Miller
This small frog is a master of camouflage. I often find it on rocks, plants, and leaves during my night walks.
Ornate rice frog -Ryukyu Islands © Shawn Miller
Breeding season takes place in the month of April.
Mating ornate frogs © Shawn Miller
The fogs take advantage of farmers buckets. They lay their eggs in small pools of water.
Tadpoles of Okinawa by Shawn Miller © Shawn Miller
Tadpoles, Yamada Okinawa © Shawn Miller
Ornate rice frog -Onna village © Shawn Miller
Photographed on a white portable studio for the Meet your neighbours project – dedicated to connecting people worldwide with the wildlife in their community –
Meet your neighbours project by Shawn Miller © Shawn Miller
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