Everything about Rana Ridibunda totally explained
The
Marsh Frog (
Rana ridibunda) is the largest
frog native to
Europe, and belongs to the family of
true frogs. It is very similar in appearance to the closely related
Edible Frog and
Pool Frog. These three species are often referred to as 'green frogs' to distinguish them from the other, more terrestrial, European
Rana species, which are known as 'brown frogs' (best exemplified by the
Common Frog Rana temporaria).
Characteristics
The Marsh Frog is a water-dwelling, generally green-colored frog species. It can reach a maximum length of 17 centimetres, but males remain smaller (around 12 cm). The head is proportionally large and the hind legs are long, which gives them excellent jumping abilities.
There is a large variation in colour and pattern, ranging from dark green to brown or grey, sometimes with some lighter green lines; a lighter line on the back is generally present. The Western European populations are generally dark green to black with dark spot on the back and sides and three clearly green lines on the back.
Diet
The diet of the Marsh Frog consists of
dragonflies and other insects,
spiders,
earthworms and
slugs. Larger frogs also eat
mice, and sometimes
salamanders and
fish.
Distribution
The green frog occurs in the largest part of Europe, in Asian Russia to Afghanistan and Pakistan and in the Chinese province of
Xinjiang. They prefer a water temperature of approximately 15 degrees Celsius.
It is now distinguished from
Rana kurtmuelleri (Balkan Frog), which it resembles greatly, and which outnumbers it in most of Greece.
Further Information
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