Pelophylax cypriensis explained

Pelophylax cypriensis or Cyprus water frog is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Cyprus. It is widespread in Cyprus, with the highest density in the Troodos area, the most humid part of the island. It can live in both stagnant and brackish water, including small pools, streams, and ditches.[1]

Description

It is a medium-sized frog, with females (body length up to 75mm) being larger than males (up to 65mm 65mm). The skin is rather warty and colouration varies widely. There are four unwebbed toes on the front legs and five webbed toes on the hindlegs.[2] Males have paired external vocal sacs.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baier. Felix. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Cyprus. Sparrow. David J.. Wiedl. Hans-Jörg. 2009. Edition Chimaira. 978-3-89973-476-8. en.
  2. Book: Sparrow . David J. . Baier . Felix . Sparrow, David J. . John, Eddie . amp . An Introduction to the Wildlife of Cyprus . Terra Cypria . 2016 . 978-9963-601-45-5 .
  3. Plötner. Jörg. Baier. Felix. Akın. Cıgdem. Mazepa. Glib. Schreiber. Robert. Beerli. Peter. Litvinchuk. Spartak N.. Bilgin. C. Can. Borkin. Leo. Uzzell. Thomas. 2012. Genetic data reveal that water frogs of Cyprus (genus Pelophylax) are an endemic species of Messinian origin. Zoosystematics and Evolution. en. 88. 2. 261–283. 10.1002/zoos.201200021. 1860-0743.

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