Suwon tree frog
Encyclopedia
The Suwon treefrog, also spelled Suweon treefrog, Hyla suweonensis, is a species
of treefrog found in western South Korea
, probably from the Imjin River
to the Bay of Asan. Its distribution and population are not known with certainty, and it is therefore listed by the IUCN as Data Deficient
.
The Suwon treefrog and the Japanese treefrog, which is also found in the same region, are the only two hylid species found on the Korean Peninsula
. Factors distinguishing them include the frequency of the call, calling behavior and the webbing between the toes. The type locality for the Suwon tree frog is a rice paddy near the Office of Rural Development in Suwon
. It is presumed to have a life style similar to the Japanese treefrog, breeding in rice paddies and other standing water.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of treefrog found in western South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, probably from the Imjin River
Imjin River
The Imjin River is a river of North and South Korea. It flows from North to South, crossing the Demilitarized Zone and joining the Han River downstream of Seoul, very near the Yellow Sea.- History :...
to the Bay of Asan. Its distribution and population are not known with certainty, and it is therefore listed by the IUCN as Data Deficient
Data Deficient
Data Deficient is a category applied by the IUCN, other agencies, and individuals to a species when the available information is not sufficient for a proper assessment of conservation status to be made...
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The Suwon treefrog and the Japanese treefrog, which is also found in the same region, are the only two hylid species found on the Korean Peninsula
Korean Peninsula
The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula in East Asia. It extends southwards for about 684 miles from continental Asia into the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by the Sea of Japan to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the west, the Korea Strait connecting the first two bodies of water.Until the end of...
. Factors distinguishing them include the frequency of the call, calling behavior and the webbing between the toes. The type locality for the Suwon tree frog is a rice paddy near the Office of Rural Development in Suwon
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
. It is presumed to have a life style similar to the Japanese treefrog, breeding in rice paddies and other standing water.