Cretan frog
A species of Water frogs Scientific name : Pelophylax cretensis Genus : Water frogs
Cretan frog, A species of Water frogs
Scientific name: Pelophylax cretensis
Genus: Water frogs
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Description
A medium-sized frog reaching up to 6.5 cm in length. The Cretan frog is generally light grey to brown and mottled with brown or olive-grey spots on its back, while the throat and underside of the body are whitish-grey. Occasionally, the upperparts of the Cretan frog may be grass-green with distinct brown spots. The insides of the hind legs are yellow, and the sides of the body may also have yellowish colouration. This species has a prominent dark brown fold of skin down the back. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Cretan frog predominantly consumes invertebrates, with a food preference leaning towards aquatic insects, snails, and small crustaceans. They are opportunistic feeders, eying for readily available prey.
Appearance
Cretan frog is a medium-sized frog with smooth, slightly glossy skin. It is generally greenish, often with dark spots or blotches. Males may feature prominent vocal sacs on their throats, especially during breeding season. Its long, muscular hind legs, common to frogs, are a key aspect of their agile swimming and jumping abilities.
Behavior
Cretan frog is a largely nocturnal species, predominantly active after sunset. Typically solitary in nature, it communicates via a sequence of distinct calls. During the breeding period, males aggressively defend their territories, employing a variety of strategical calling and physical confrontation.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Water frogs Species
Cretan frog 
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