<i>Hynobius tokyoensis</i> in the wild (2007)

[TJ]

Some photos from a recent egg sac counting survey in western Tokyo. Suffice it to say that the results were not good and the number counted each year is steadily decreasing due to expanding development, the drying up of water sources and the disappearance of ponds, predation by invasive species, exploitation for the pet trade. etc.

 

[TJ]

 

[ryan]

Great pictures, I hope I didn't mess up your posting order this time.

 

[cameron]

I love the way those funky egg sacs curl up. It looks so cool.