Discoglossus galganoi
Discoglossus galganoi Iberian Peninsula endemic species watercoursesnocturnalnear threatened
Iberian Painted Frog

 

ORDER: Anura
FAMILY: Discoglossidae
LENGTH: 45-75 mm

BREEDING SEASON:
J F M A M J J A S O N D

CHARACTERISTICS: smooth skin, may have brown or dark-green blotches or lines.
FOOD: insects, spiders, snails, slugs and earthworms; juvenile cannibalism may occur.
ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR: mostly terrestrial when adult, may seek short-term refuge in water; lays eggs at the bottom of shallow ponds.

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