Common Frog

The Common Frog (Rana Temporaria) is a semi-aquatic amphibian native to Britain, but also found in other parts of Europe including Northern Spain, Russia, Northern Greece and Bulgaria.

The Common Frog is perhaps one of the U.K's most recognisable amphibians.

Description
The adult Common Frog grows to an average length of about 6 to 9cm and weighs and average of 22.7g, with the female usually being slightly larger than the male.

The Common Frog's most distinguishing features include is its smooth, moist skin compared to that of Common Toads. They have long legs which are generally banded. They have large eyes which are speckled gold with brown irises and a dark pupil. There is often a dark triangular patch that runs from the snout across the eye.

Although they can vary vastly in colour due to mutations, they are usually olive-green or brown, but can be red or yellow. Albino Common Frogs have also been spotted. They can lighten or darken they skin to blend into their surroundings.

Distribution
The Common Frog is native to the U.K but is widely found across most of Europe from except for Portugal, Southern Balkans, and most of Spain and Italy (although it can be found in Northern Spain).

The Common Frog can be found mainly in wetland areas such as lakes and ponds, even in canals. During the winter they hibernate under rocks, in compost heaps, or underwater buried in mud and vegetation.