1. and only found in Hong Kong.
Romer’s Tree Frog
A frog which is endangered,
and only found in Hong Kong.

2. Ecology and behavior
Romer's Tree Frog (Philautus romeri) found by J.D. Romer in 1952, Lamma Island.
Lives in wooded areas, and near streams.
Smallest amphibian in Hong Kong.
Bury itself in fallen leaves or rest on bare ground.
Feeds on small insects- spiders, termites, crickets.

3. Natural Habitats
Woodland in Ngong Ping
Po Toi

4. Romer’s Tree Frog population recorded in Lantau, Lamma, Po Toi and Chek Lap Kok

5. Physical Description Around 1.5-2.5 cm long.
Camouflage colour varies from pale to dark brown.
Camouflage is the only form of protection.
Have small toe pads allows frogs to hang on tree branches and leaves.
Females are larger than males.

6. Its body is brown with an "X- shape" marking on the back.
Appearance
Frog have small suction discs, which can allow the frog to stay on tree branches or leaves.
Its body is brown with an "X- shape" marking on the back.

7. Appearance
Romer;s Tree Frog can blend in very well with their habitat.
It’s skin colour and markings can match the environment.
Tadpole
Subadult
Adult

8. Why is it endangered?
Lamma island cave collapsed in 1953, wiping out a lot of the frogs.
Chek Lap Kok Hong Kong international airport threatened the Romer’s Tree Frogs habitat.
Human disturbance, leading to habitat destruction.
Tadpoles and eggs are prey of fish and other types of frogs.

9. Conservation
200 individual species have been rescued from Chek Lap Kok in 1992.
Romer’s Tree Frog is a Protected Wild Animal under the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance.
Part of Ngong Ping in Lantau supports the largest population of the Romer’s Tree Frog. Used for Special Scientific Interest.
AFCD regularly monitor the frogs.

10. Conservation Sites Translocation sites:
Tai Tam
Tsiu Hang
Translocation sites:
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Pat Sin Leng Country Park
Tai Po Kau Special Area
Tai Lam Country Park
Tai Tam Country Park
Tsiu Hang Special Area
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

11. Ngong Ping Conservation
How can we help?
Clean up rubbish near frog’s habitats.
Tell friends, family to take action.
Join organisations, helping the frogs.
Build plants and trees to help the habitats.
Ngong Ping Conservation

12. References for more information on the Romer’s Tree Frog
(Unknown Author), World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong), Oct. 9th 2008
(Unknown Author), Romer’s Tree Frog- Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia, July 1st 2008, Oct. 13th 2008
(Unknown author), AFCD General Interests, March 17th 2006, Oct. 13th 2008

13. Hope you can help the Romer’s Tree Frogs!
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Hope you can help the Romer’s Tree Frogs!
By Ivy Jiang 8J