Amphibian · GBIF taxon 2426805
European Common Frog
Rana temporariaAlso known as Grass Frog
European Common Frogs vary from olive and brown to reddish tones but usually show a dark mask behind each eye. Away from breeding ponds they hunt across damp grass and leaf litter, returning to still water for early spring spawning.
Semi-aquatic FrogDark Eye MaskSpring Breeder
Licensed reference(c) Jörg Hempel, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
—observations
—countries
—peak records
Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Beetles
- Slugs
- Earthworms
Predators
- Herons
- Grass snakes
- Otters
ThreatsPond loss, road mortality, pollution, disease, drought, and introduced predators
HabitatsPonds, wet grassland, gardens, woodland, bogs, river margins, and moorland
Life spanOften 5 to 10 years, with some individuals living longer
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyRanidae
- SpeciesRana temporaria
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
- Low
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid handling because amphibian skin absorbs contaminants and is easily damaged.
Responsible observation
- Mask: Look for a dark patch running behind each eye.
- Ground: Search damp vegetation near water without lifting logs or cover.
Help improve the field guideSomething wrong?
Checking your Fauna account…Report a name, category, or profile issue for review.