Glandirana emeljanovi (Nikolskii, 1913)

Nomenclature

The Imienpo Station frog, scientifically known as Glandirana emeljanovi, is a frog species native to Northeast Asia. Some sources have previously classified it as a subspecies of the Japanese wrinkled frog Glandirana rugosa, a species it shares many characteristics with.

Distribution Range

It occurs across the entire Korean Peninsula and in adjacent areas of northeast China. Scientists speculate this species is or was present in Russia's Primorye region, but no individuals have been found there despite search efforts.

Elevation Range

This frog lives at low elevations ranging from 100 to 300 meters above sea level.

Habitat Preferences

It prefers still or slow-moving water habitats, including river backwaters and rice paddies.

Adult Size

Adult Imienpo Station frogs reach a length of 4 to 6 centimeters.

Breeding Period

This species lays eggs in late spring, between late April and the end of May.

Tadpole Development

Its tadpoles remain in an immature, overwintering stage and do not complete metamorphosis until the following summer.

Skin Characteristics

Like the Japanese wrinkled frog, the Imienpo Station frog has wrinkled skin marked with irregular dark blotches.

Defense & Movement

It produces poison similar to toads, and individuals are typically slow-moving.