Reptile
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Size
6–9 cmAbout the length of your thumb
Weight
15–22 gSame as a few grapes
Lifespan
8–10 years
Top speed
17 km/h
Rarity
Common
M vs F
Females are larger and more rounded. During breeding season, males develop nuptial pads on their thumbs for gripping females.
Habitat
Ponds, ditches, damp grassland, gardens, woodland
Best time
February–April for spawn, adults visible spring–autumn
Conservation
UK: Amber
LC
💡 Did you know?
Common Frogs can breathe through their skin! In winter they hibernate underwater, getting all the oxygen they need directly from the water through their permeable skin.
Frogs can absorb water through their skin — they never actually drink. They can also regrow their eyes. The mucus on their skin contains antimicrobial compounds being studied for medical applications.
Often confused with
Common Toad
Marsh Frog
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