LAKES & PONDS, WETLANDS
GREEN WATER FROG
Pelophylax sp.
Often heard before they are seen, Green Water Frogs (Pelophylax sp.) fill ponds with loud choruses during the breeding season.
Germany is home to several remarkably similar species, often difficult to distinguish by appearance alone. Their calls can help identify them.
Yet not all green water frogs are the same. Germany is home to several remarkably similar species, often difficult to distinguish by appearance alone. Their calls can provide valuable clues to their identity.
SPECIES
AT A GLANCE
A quick guide to the key facts about this species, from its habitat and characteristics to where and when it can be seen.
Comon Name
GREEN WATER FROG
Scientific Name
Pelophylax sp.
Family
Ranidae
Habitat
Vegetated ponds, lakes, marshes, reedbeds and shallow woodland pools.
Diet
Mainly insects, spiders, worms and other small invertebrates.
Distribution
Widespread across Europe. Exact distribution varies by species.
Best Time to See
April–October, particularly May–July during the breeding season.
Places observed
Germany