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Painted frog

Painted frog

Andorra, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Grassland, Wetland, Freshwater, Ocean, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
ants, termites, web spiders, and crawling worms

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

<p>Moroccan populations of <em>D. pictus</em> earlier considered to belong to this species are now separated as <em>Discoglossus scovazzi</em> (García-París and Jockusch, 1999).</p>
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Painted frog is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, grassland, wetland, freshwater, ocean, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of ants, termites, web spiders, and crawling worms. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 6 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Painted frog.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeAndorra, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Habitat RangeForest, Grassland, Wetland, Freshwater, Ocean, Mountain
Lifespan6 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificDiscoglossus pictus
Registry Info
Lifespan6 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyAlytidae