Agile Frog
Rana dalmatina
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRanidae (Typical Frogs)
- GenusRana (Pond Frogs)
- SpeciesRana dalmatina (Agile Frog)
About the Agile Frog
The agile frog (Rana dalmatina) is a European frog in the genus Rana of the true frog family, Ranidae. This species is fat and has long limbs and a pointy snout. Adult males are rarely larger than 6.5 cm, while females can grow up to 8 cm. Its dorsal surface is light brown, reddish-brown, or light greyish-brown with very little contrast. Triangle-shaped spots reach from the temple to the eardrum, which are dark brown. The underside of the agile frog is white without any spots. During mating season, the males often become dark brown.
The hind legs are unusually long, which allow this species to jump further than other similar frogs - they have been known to jump up to two metres in distance. The pupils are horizontal. The colour of the upper third of the iris (above the pupil) is lighter and gold in coloration. The tympanum is about the size of the diameter of the eye. The gland stripes on the frog's back are not very developed and partially interrupted.
The call is a fairly quiet "rog... rog... rog", and can last for up to 12 seconds, and almost sounds like a clucking chicken. They often also call under water, so the calls can only be heard from... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Agile Frog in Pyrénées 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 | Kiskunság National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 2 | Plitvice Lakes National Park | 🇭🇷 Croatia | |
| 3 | Bavarian Forest National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany | |
| 4 | Fertő-Hanság National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 5 | Pyrénées National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 6 | Triglav National Park | 🇸🇮 Slovenia | |
| 7 | Hortobágy National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Agile Frog in Pyrénées National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Agile Frog sighting in Pyrénées National Park, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Agile Frog in Pyrénées National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Agile Frog in Pyrénées National Park in our monthly data.