marsh frog (pelophylax ridibundus) relaxing in a lake

wildlife green animal reptile nature amphibian frog leaf lizard grass turtle soil jungle plant flower marsh pelophylax ridibundus relaxing lake largest native species europe adults reaching lengths cm features robust brown body marked dark spots distinctive light stripe back preferring aquatic habitats lakes ponds marshes highly adaptable thrive manmade water bodies frogs carnivorous feeding diet insects invertebrates occasionally small vertebrates loud calls breeding season spring early summer distribution ranges