<i>Hynobius tokyoensis</i> habitat

[TJ]

This is a confirmed habitat in the foothills near Tokyo. H.tokyoensis egg sacs are normally found here this time of the year, only none were to be found on this day. There were plenty of frog eggs and tadpoles though. H.tokyoensis breeding appears to be somewhat delayed here in part by a recent 80-day stretch of no rain. That's rain, sleet and snow coming down in the first two pics. Might be able to show some egg sac pics next week though...

(Message edited by TJ on May 14, 2004)

 

[TJ]

It took quite a bit of effort and time, but here is the shot I'd been waiting for an opportunity to take:

It's a night shot. My wife and I had searched all day and had almost given up hope when some good fortune suddenly came our way

 

[isaiah]

Wow!

 

[pin-pin]

Wow! x 1000

 

[TJ]

 

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[TJ]

Earlier in the day, a pair of H.tokyoensis egg sacs were found in a small pool of water at this separate location:

(Message edited by jennewt on March 29, 2004)

 

[ralf]

Next best thing to being there oneself. Thank you very much for these great pictures.

Ralf

 

[chris]

Great pics - wish I could be there
Chris

 

[TJ]

Thanks

(Message edited by TJ on May 14, 2004)