Karpathos frog
A species of Water frogs Scientific name : Pelophylax cerigensis Genus : Water frogs
Karpathos frog, A species of Water frogs
Scientific name: Pelophylax cerigensis
Genus: Water frogs
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Description General Info
Description
The Karpathos frog (Pelophylax cerigensis) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is endemic to Greece.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Karpathos frog predominantly feeds on small invertebrates. This includes various insects, arachnids and gastropods, with a strong preference for beetles and flies due to their availability.
Appearance
Karpathos frog is a medium-sized frog with a slender, elongate body. It has smooth skin, usually in shades of brown or green, with darker spots. Notable features include its large, protruding eyes and long, powerful hind legs adapted for swimming and jumping. Males are typically a bit smaller than females. Singularly, they do not exhibit any age-related or subspecies variations in their appearance.
Behavior
Karpathos frog is primarily nocturnal, going into activity at dusk with peak activity periods during early night hours. They show territorial behavior, particularly males during breeding season. A fairly aquatic species, they spend significant periods submerged in water. Acoustic signals play a vital role in their courtship and mating behavior, with males broadcasting nightly calls to attract females.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Water frogs Species
Karpathos frog 
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