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Research on and protection of the Romer ’ s Tree Frog in Hong Kong

Research on and protection of the Romer ’ s Tree Frog in Hong Kong. Prepared by Chow Wai Kin 6B (6). A. General Introduction. Introduction. First discovered by the naturalist Mr. J. D. Romer on Lamma Island in 1952 Philautus romeri Can only be found in Hong Kong

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Research on and protection of the Romer ’ s Tree Frog in Hong Kong

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  1. Research on and protection of the Romer’s Tree Frog in Hong Kong Prepared by Chow Wai Kin 6B (6)

  2. A. General Introduction

  3. Introduction • First discovered by the naturalist Mr. J. D. Romer on Lamma Island in 1952 • Philautus romeri • Can only be found in Hong Kong • Protected Wild Animals under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance

  4. Introduction • Metamorphosis is completed in 4 to 5 weeks • The smallest amphibian among frogs and toads found in Hong Kong • Breeding season is from early March to September • Feed on small arthropods

  5. The different stages of the frog Tadpole Subadult Adult

  6. Appearance and body structure • Average body length: 1.5 to 2.0 cm • A dark X-shaped mark on its back • Female is slightly larger than male • Brown- body • Have small suction discs

  7. Significance • Brown- body --- Match with its surroundings and gives camouflage against the background • Small suction discs --- Allow the frogs to suck tree branches or leaves

  8. Suction discs X-shaped mark

  9. Habitat • Well-wooded area near streams • Other water sources suitable for breeding Woodland in Ngong Ping Poi Toi

  10. Their habitat in Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Po Toi Lautau Island Lamma Island

  11. B. Protection

  12. What have the government done? • Part of Ngong Ping in Lantau, has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in May 1999 • Rescued over 200 individuals from the Chek Lap Kok before construction of the new Hong Kong airport there and released them to several sites in the territory

  13. What have the government done? • The Herpetofauna Working Group of AFCD has initiated a regular monitoring of the Romer's Tree Frogs in the native and release sites since 2002.

  14. One of the release sites - Tai Lam Artificial breeding pool in Tsui Hang Release of captive-bred Romer's Tree Frogs

  15. Ngong Ping SSSI

  16. Translocation Sites • Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden • Pat Sin Leng Country Park • Tai Lam Country Park • Tsui Hang Special Area • Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

  17. References • http://resources.emb.gov.hk/biology/english/environment/enviro/hk_endangered.html • http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_fau/con_fau_rom/con_fau_rom_gen/con_fau_rom_gen.html

  18. Q & A

  19. The End

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