# Moor Frog (*Rana arvalis*) The Moor Frog is a small, lively frog that loves to hop around in wetlands and ponds. They have beautiful blue and green colors, especially during spring when they are ready to mate! - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Wetlands ![Moor Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/RanaArvalisFemale.jpg&width=800) Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RanaArvalisFemale.jpg) ## Appearance The Moor Frog is a small amphibian, typically brown or grey, with a distinct dark 'mask' behind its eyes. Males spectacularly turn vivid blue during their spring breeding season, making them easy to spot. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Ranidae - **Genus:** Rana ## Interesting facts - Wow! During spring, male Moor Frogs transform into a stunning blue color just to impress the females! - Wow! Moor Frogs lay their eggs in big gelatinous clumps called 'frogspawn,' often containing thousands! - Wow! These amazing frogs don't drink water; they absorb it right through their permeable skin! - Wow! They don't have ears like us, but can hear sounds using a membrane behind their eyes! ## Special abilities - **Seasonal Color-Changer:** Moor Frogs can temporarily turn bright blue during breeding season, which helps males attract mates. - **Long-Distance Leaper:** Moor Frogs have powerful hind legs that help them jump many times their body length to escape danger. - **Underwater Sleeper:** Moor Frogs can hibernate buried in mud at the bottom of ponds, surviving cold winters safely. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 4-7 cm - **Weight:** 0.005-0.015 kg - **Lifespan:** 5-10 years - **Speed:** 8 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 500-3000 - **Metamorphosis:** 60-90 days ## Diet & Feeding Moor frogs love to snap up small bugs and worms with their sticky tongues for a tasty meal! - **Age differences:** Tadpoles eat tiny plants and decaying matter, while adult frogs are carnivores. - **Primary Foods:** insects, spiders, worms, slugs, larvae - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Grass Snake](https://www.snappit.app/explore/grass-snake) (*Natrix natrix*) — A common predator that hunts adult Moor Frogs. - **Eaten by:** [White Stork](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-stork) (*Ciconia ciconia*) — Large birds that prey on frogs in wetlands. - **Eats:** Red Wood Ant (*Formica rufa*) — A common insect often caught by Moor Frogs. - **Eats:** Garden Cross Spider (*Araneus diadematus*) — Spiders are a regular part of a Moor Frog's 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. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch where you step near ponds, and don't touch frogs unless an adult says it's okay. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Moor 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 Moor Frog? 4-7 cm ### How much does Moor Frog weigh? 0.005-0.015 kg ### How long does Moor Frog live? 5-10 years ### How fast can Moor Frog move? 8 km/h ### What does Moor Frog eat? Moor frogs love to snap up small bugs and worms with their sticky tongues for a tasty meal! ### Where is Moor Frog usually found? Wetlands ### How does Moor Frog hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Naturpark Hümmling](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/hummling-nature-park) — Niedersachsen, DE · Park - [Naturpark Lauenburgische Seen](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/naturpark-lauenburgische-seen) — Schleswig-Holstein, DE · Park - [Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/naturpark-oberpfalzer-wald) — Bayern, DE · Park - [Bourtanger Moor–Veenland Nature Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bourtanger-moor-veenland-nature-park) — Niedersachsen, DE · Park - [Naturpark Dübener Heide](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/naturpark-dubener-heide) — Sachsen; Sachsen-Anhalt, DE · Park - [Naturpark Steinhuder Meer](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/steinhuder-meer-nature-park) — Niedersachsen, DE · Park [View all places to see Moor Frog](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/moor-frog) ## 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: [Moor Frog: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/moor-frog)