Iberian Painted Frog
Discoglossus galganoi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyAlytidae (Disc-tongued Frogs)
- GenusDiscoglossus (Painted Frogs)
- SpeciesDiscoglossus galganoi (Iberian Painted Frog)
About the Iberian Painted Frog
The Iberian painted frog (Discoglossus galganoi) is a species of frog in the family Alytidae (formerly Discoglossidae). It is found in Portugal and Spain, where its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, rivers, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, sandy shores, arable land, and grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
This small frog has a broad head and stout body. It usually has longitudinal rows of warts on its back, but these are not present in all individuals. The pupils of the eyes are said to resemble an "upside-down droplet". This frog occurs in three different colour forms - a plain shade of greyish-brown, a pattern of large dark spots with pale rims, and a dorsal and two lateral bright bands on a dark background.
The Iberian painted frog is endemic to Spain and Portugal. It occurs at altitudes of up to 1,940 m (6,360 ft) and its typical habitats include open areas, rough grassland, thickets, woodland verges, swamps, and gulleys, usually in or near water.
The breeding period usually lasts from October to... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Iberian Painted Frog in Doñana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monfragüe National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 2 | Doñana National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain | |
| 3 | Sierra de Guadarrama National Park | 🇪🇸 Spain |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Iberian Painted Frog in Doñana National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Iberian Painted Frog sighting in Doñana National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Iberian Painted Frog in Doñana National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Iberian Painted Frog in Doñana National Park in our monthly data.