Common Frog
Rana temporaria
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Anura · Ranidae
About
The common frog or grass frog, also known as the European common frog, European common brown frog, European grass frog, European Holarctic true frog, European pond frog or European brown frog, is a semi-aquatic amphibian of the family Ranidae, found throughout much of Europe as far north as Scandinavia and as far east as the Urals, except for most of the Iberian Peninsula, southern Italy, and the southern Balkans. The farthest west it can be found is Ireland. It is also found in Asia, and eastward to Japan. The nominative, and most common, subspecies Rana temporaria temporaria is a largely terrestrial frog native to Europe. It is distributed throughout northern Europe and can be found in Ireland, the Isle of Lewis and as far east as Japan.
Fun Fact
Common frogs can breathe through their skin as well as their lungs, allowing them to hibernate underwater for months.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live a solitary life in damp wetland niches near ponds or marshes or among long riparian grass.
Diet
Feed mainly on small insects such as Collembola (hexapods), Acarina (mites and ticks), and small fly larvae.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance