Pelophylax ridibundus

(Pallas, 1771)

Vernacular names
English : Eurasian marsh frog
French : Grenouille rieuse

Classification
Class : Amphibia
Order : Anura
Family : Ranidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The biggest frog species of Europe, reaching a length up to 13 cm. Eyes are placed well above the head, snout slightly pointed. Back is olive-brown, yellowish, rarely green with numerous brown blotches. Dorso-lateral folds well visible.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in Europe and western Asia, from France and Great Britain to Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and eastwards to Kazakhstan. Found in all kinds of open well-warmed areas with water nearby, up to 2500 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species occurs in many different habitats and has a huge range. It is expanding its range and has been introduced in a number of places.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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