Agile Frog

Rana dalmatina

The Agile Frog is a small, lively frog that loves to hop around in wet places. It has a beautiful greenish-brown color that helps it blend in with nature.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Agile Frog is a slender amphibian with long, powerful hind legs. It typically has smooth, light to reddish-brown skin with a distinct dark patch behind each eye, contrasting with its pale, unmarked belly. Its overall appearance is streamlined for jumping.

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Agile Frog

Categoría

Anfibios

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Their Latin name Rana dalmatina refers to the Dalmatian coast where they were first described!

They can see tiny insects moving even in dim light, making them excellent night hunters!

Unlike many frogs, they often jump straight over obstacles instead of just going around them!

When startled, an Agile Frog can sometimes play dead for a moment to confuse a predator!

Habilidades especiales

Agile Frog can leap incredible distances because of its long, powerful hind legs that help them escape predators and catch prey.

Agile Frog can stay underwater for long periods because its skin can absorb oxygen, helping them hide from dangers.

Agile Frog has varying skin colours that help them blend perfectly into their woodland and pond surroundings, making them hard to spot.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 4.5-8 cm
Peso: 0.005-0.025 kg
Esperanza de vida: 6-10 años
Top Speed: 18 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 450-1800
Metamorfosis: 60-120 días

Dieta y alimentación

They are insect hunters, using their sticky tongue to snap up a variety of small invertebrates for a meal.

Diferencias por edad: Tadpoles are herbivorous, feeding on algae and plant matter, while adults are strictly carnivorous.

Alimentos principales

Beetles
Flies
Spiders
Slugs
Worms

Método de búsqueda

Ambush

Conexiones ecológicas

hunts

Grass Snake

Natrix natrix

Grass snakes are common predators of adult Agile Frogs.

hunts

Smooth Newt

Lissotriton vulgaris

Smooth Newts hunt Agile Frog eggs and tadpoles.

hunts

Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Grey Herons actively prey on frogs near water bodies.

eaten by

Red Wood Ant

Formica rufa

Agile Frogs frequently eat ants and other small insects.

Rasgos

Pies palmeados

Se caracteriza por tener los dedos conectados por una membrana, lo que generalmente ayuda a nadar.

Canto

Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.

Camuflado

El camuflaje describe a los organismos que poseen colores o patrones que les permiten mezclarse con su entorno.

Insectívoro

Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.

Humedal

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.