# Iberian Frog (*Rana iberica*) The Iberian Frog is a small, colorful frog found in parts of Spain and Portugal. It loves to hop around in wet areas and can often be seen near ponds and streams. - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Wetlands ![Iberian Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Rana-iberica-La-Vera-20071111_9.jpg&width=800) Photo: Luis Fernández García, CC BY-SA 2.5 es · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rana-iberica-La-Vera-20071111_9.jpg) ## Appearance The Iberian Frog is a slender amphibian, typically yellowish-brown to reddish-brown, often adorned with darker spots and sometimes a faint light line along its back. Its belly is whitish, and it possesses a pointed snout and long, powerful hind legs adapted for leaping. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Ranidae - **Genus:** Rana ## Interesting facts - Iberian Frogs are a special sign that the water around them is super clean. - Their babies, called tadpoles, have suction mouths to hold onto rocks. - These frogs love chilly mountain streams, where they lay their eggs! - They often hide under stones or roots to avoid being seen by predators. ## Special abilities - **Leaping Prowess:** Iberian Frog can leap far and quickly because of its powerful hind legs that help them escape danger. - **Underwater Respiration:** Iberian Frog can breathe underwater through its skin that helps them stay submerged for long periods. - **Sticky Tongue:** Iberian Frog has a long, sticky tongue that helps them snatch flying insects mid-air. - **Streamline Swimmer:** Iberian Frog has a slender body and webbed feet that help them glide through fast-flowing water. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 3.5-6 cm - **Weight:** 0.002-0.01 kg - **Lifespan:** 4-6 years - **Speed:** 5 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 100-700 - **Metamorphosis:** 90-150 days ## Diet & Feeding These frogs are insectivores, mostly eating small insects and spiders they catch with their sticky tongue. - **Age differences:** Tadpoles eat algae and detritus, while adult frogs primarily consume small invertebrates. - **Primary Foods:** Flies, Beetles, Spiders, Crickets, Ants - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Viperine snake](https://www.snappit.app/explore/viperine-snake) (*Natrix maura*) — A common predator in its aquatic habitat. - **Eaten by:** [Eurasian otter](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eurasian-otter) (*Lutra lutra*) — Opportunistic predator in the same river systems. - **Eaten by:** [Grey Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/grey-heron) (*Ardea cinerea*) — Birds often prey on frogs near water sources. - **Hunts:** [Field Cricket](https://www.snappit.app/explore/field-cricket) (*Gryllus bimaculatus*) — A common insect prey item for adult frogs. - **Hunts:** Red Wood Ant (*Formica rufa*) — Ants are part of its varied insect diet. ## Traits - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Wetland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wetland): This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch frogs from a distance and don't try to catch them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Iberian Frog? Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Iberian Frog? 3.5-6 cm ### How much does Iberian Frog weigh? 0.002-0.01 kg ### How long does Iberian Frog live? 4-6 years ### How fast can Iberian Frog move? 5 km/h ### What does Iberian Frog eat? These frogs are insectivores, mostly eating small insects and spiders they catch with their sticky tongue. ### Where is Iberian Frog usually found? Wetlands ### How does Iberian Frog hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Monte Aloia Natural Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/monte-aloia-natural-park) — Galicia, ES · Park ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Iberian Frog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/iberian-frog)