The Ryukyu tip-nosed frog ( Odorrana narina) is found in Northern Okinawa. This endemic frog is currently listed endangered on the IUCN red list. It’s biggest threat is habitat loss.
- Scientific name: Odorrana narina
- Common name: Ryukyu tip-nosed frog
- Distribution: Yanbaru forest, Northern Okinawa
- Habitat: Forest streams and mountain slopes
- Diet: Insects, centipedes and small invertebrates
- Average size: 50mm – 75mm
Ryukyu tip-nosed frog – Stella 2000
The Ryukyu tip-nosed frog is a medium sized frog. It hides in holes and crevices in the daytime.
Ryukyu tip-nosed frog – Tokina 10-17mm
Ryukyu tip-nosed frog
Odorrana narina – frogs of Okinawa
It feeds during the night on small insects and centipedes.
Ryukyu tip-nosed frog -wide angle macro, Stella 2000
It is sometimes found on roads searching for food after heavy rains.
Ryukyu Tip-nosed frog -Red list
Be careful and pay close attention to crossing wildlife.
Crossing wildlife- wide angle macro
Road kill- Ryukyu Tip-nosed frog
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