Reptile 🐸
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Rana temporaria
| Size | 6–9 cm About the length of your thumb |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15–22 g Same as a few grapes |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| 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.
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.
More for experts
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
Common Toad, Marsh Frog