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Marsh frog

Marsh frog

Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
humid forest floors, seasonal pools, and damp leaf litter

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nocturnal beetles, plant flies, moths, and small insects

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
primarily nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

non cuddly
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Marsh 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 humid forest floors, seasonal pools, and damp leaf litter, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nocturnal beetles, plant flies, moths, and small insects. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a primarily nocturnal 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 Marsh frog.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Habitat Rangehumid forest floors, seasonal pools, and damp leaf litter
Lifespan6 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificPelophylax ridibundus
Registry Info
Lifespan6 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyRanidae