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Perez's frog; Rana común

Pelophylax perezi

Description:

Perez's Frog is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. Endemic of Spain, Portugal and South France. It is a medium-big size frog reaching up to 11 cm (females) and 8 cm (males). Very variable coloration from green to brown, with black spots and a spinal brighter line. The underside is greyish. It has long legs, four fingers and five toes joined by interdigital membranes. The eye pupil is horizontal. The males have vocal sacs at the mouth edges. They can live up to six years although usually they live two or three years.

Habitat:

Small river close to the coast.

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired

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2 Comments

arlanda
arlanda 6 years ago

Thanks triggsturner!

triggsturner
triggsturner 6 years ago

Great series. That 3rd image is brilliant!

arlanda
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arlanda

Asturias, Spain

Spotted on Aug 27, 2017
Submitted on Nov 14, 2017

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