kajika frog; Buergeria buergeri
Refers specifically to the Buergeria buergeri species, also known as the Japanese stream tree frog. Often cross-referenced with 河鹿蛙 (kajika frog) in dictionaries.
See also: カジカガエル
The kajika frog is a small frog that inhabits mountain streams.
I heard the call of the kajika frog in the field guide.
河鹿蛙 is the more common Japanese name for the same frog (Buergeria buergeri), while 金襖子 is a less frequent alternative kanji name.
Standard kanji spelling for this frog species.
Rarely used kanji form.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or when emphasizing the species name.
The kanji 金襖子 literally means 'golden robe child', likely referring to the frog's coloration. The exact origin of this name is uncertain.