Japan's diverse wildlife spans wide climatic zones despite isolation. Northern regions feature subarctic species, southern regions tropical species. Country has many endemic species not found elsewhere
Subtropics cover middle latitudes from 23°26′09.7″ to 35° north and south. Characterized by hot summers and mild winters with infrequent frost. Six climate classifications use term to define temperature and precipitation regimes
Flora refers to all plant life in a region or time. Term comes from Latin goddess Flora, goddess of plants and fertility. Corresponding terms are fauna for animals and funga for fungi
Savannas grow between 8° and 20° from Equator. Annual precipitation ranges from 80 to 150 cm. Dry season lasts 2 to 11 months, wet season 3-5 months. Mean monthly temperatures: 10-20°C in dry, 20-30°C in wet
Maple trees are deciduous woody plants from shrubs to large trees. Many species display colorful autumn foliage in oranges, browns, yellows, and reds. Most maples are drought-tolerant and shallow-rooted
Flora refers to indigenous plant life in specific geographical areas. Fauna encompasses all animal life in or from specific regions. Flora is classified as Native, Agricultural, Garden, or Weed. Fauna includes Avifauna (birds) and Piscifauna (fish). Microfauna comprises microscopic organisms