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 TadpoleSubadultAdult

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 PingPoi Toi

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

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. Artificial breeding pool in Tsui Hang One of the release sites - Tai Lam 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.htmlhttp://resources.emb.gov.hk/biology/english /environment/enviro/hk_endangered.html http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservatio n/con_fau/con_fau_rom/con_fau_rom_gen/ con_fau_rom_gen.htmlhttp://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservatio n/con_fau/con_fau_rom/con_fau_rom_gen/ con_fau_rom_gen.html