Long-legged wood frog
A species of Holarctic true frogs, Also known as Uludag frog Scientific name : Rana macrocnemis Genus : Holarctic true frogs
Long-legged wood frog, A species of Holarctic true frogs
Also known as:
Uludag frog
Scientific name: Rana macrocnemis
Genus: Holarctic true frogs
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Description
The long-legged wood frog, Caucasus frog, or UludaÄ frog (Rana macrocnemis) is a species of frog in the Ranidae family found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, temperate forests, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, temperate grassland, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, intermittent freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater mars
General Info
Lifespan
6-9 years
Diet
Long-legged wood frog primarily has a diet consisting of various invertebrates. It favors consuming moths, beetles, spiders, and snails, using its adept hunting skills to capture these prey.
Appearance
Long-legged wood frog is a medium-sized amphibian with smooth and moist skin. Its coloration ranges from dark brown to black. The abdomen is usually lighter. A distinct feature is a noticeable cross pattern seen on its back. Unlike some species, there are no apparent age or sex-related variations in appearance.
Behavior
Long-legged wood frog demonstrates nocturnal characteristics, frequently found foraging and hunting at night. It typically lives solitarily, engaging in aggressive territorial defense against intruders. During winter, the species exhibits a form of hibernation, burrowing into soil for warmth and survival.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Holarctic true frogs Species
Long-legged wood frog 
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