marsh frog (pelophylax ridibundus) in muddy water

green animal wildlife amphibian nature frog reptile leaf invertebrate lizard insect toad turtle flower yellow marsh pelophylax ridibundus muddy water large aquatic native europe parts asia typically inhabits freshwater bodies ponds lakes slowmoving rivers abundant vegetation species exhibits robust body smooth greenish brownish skin dark spots powerful hind legs adapted swimming frogs loud distinctive calls feed insects invertebrates small vertebrates play crucial role ecosystem predators prey