Common parsley frog
A species of Parsley frogs Scientific name : Pelodytes punctatus Genus : Parsley frogs
Common parsley frog, A species of Parsley frogs
Scientific name: Pelodytes punctatus
Genus: Parsley frogs
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Description
The common parsley frog (Pelodytes punctatus) is a very small and slender frog with long hindlegs, flat head and vertical pupils. Males reach only 3.5, females 4.5 centimetres. The upper side of the body is variable in colour, usually with irregular green patches on a light brown, grey or light olive background. The frog's back is dotted with elongated warts, often in undulating longitudinal rows that can be orange along the flanks. Behind the protruding eyes...
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Common parsley frog is predominantly insectivorous, feeding mainly on small arthropods. Specialized in a sit-and-wait strategy, it actively hunts at night, feeding on spiders, ants, beetles, and other invertebrates.
Appearance
Common parsley frog is a small to medium-sized frog with a slender body, smooth skin, and distinctive vertical pupils in its eyes. Its main coloration is green or brown with dark spots. Males differ from females by having black or brownish nuptial pads on their fingers during the breeding season. The species does not have any tail, horns, or wings.
Behavior
Common parsley frog is primarily nocturnal, lairing in damp environments during daytime hours, and venturing out for foraging at dusk. This species exhibits a solitary nature, coming together with others only during the breeding season. Distinctively, territorial defense includes a unique squeaking call.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Parsley frogs Genus
Parsley frogs Species
Common parsley frog 
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