Caucasian parsley frog
A species of Parsley frogs Scientific name : Pelodytes caucasicus Genus : Parsley frogs
Caucasian parsley frog, A species of Parsley frogs
Scientific name: Pelodytes caucasicus
Genus: Parsley frogs
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Description
The Caucasian parsley frog (Pelodytes caucasicus) is a species of frog in the Pelodytidae family. It is found in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Russia, Turkey, and possibly Armenia. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and freshwater springs. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
7-8 years
Diet
Caucasian parsley frog mainly consumes small invertebrates. Its diet is dominated by insects and arachnids, with a preference for beetles, spiders, and millipedes. Occasionally, it also feeds on crustaceans and mollusks.
Appearance
Caucasian parsley frog is a small-sized frog, with a slender body and smooth skin, measuring up to 5 cm. It predominantly displays a green coloration, featuring darker green or black irregular spots. A characteristic feature is its pointed snout and large, bulging eyes. There is no prominent distinction between genders or different age groups in terms of physical appearance.
Behavior
Caucasian parsley frog demonstrates nocturnal behavior, with distinctive tympanum vibrations when vocalizing. This species is mostly solitary, except during the breeding season. Its survival adaptations include camouflage and toxic secretions against predators. While not proven, caucasian parsley frog is theorized to display limited territorial behavior.
Population
Decreasing
Photo By Carlos Bartolomé La Huerta , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Parsley frogs Genus
Parsley frogs Species
Caucasian parsley frog