Levant water frog

A fully aquatic frog that spends its entire life in water, rarely coming to the surface

Guy Haimovitch


Levant water frog

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A fully aquatic frog that spends its entire life in water, rarely coming to the surface

Population

Originating from Southern Europe and is particularly prevalent in regions around the Mediterranean, this frog is characterized by its distinct dark markings on its back and a color range spanning from green to brown. The levant water frog is recognized for its adaptability to freshwater habitats and importance in local ecosystems.

Despite being non-harmful, levant water frogs are considered invasive species in some areas due to their ability to rapidly establish populations in new habitats. These frogs spend a significant amount of time in the water, relying on freshwater ecosystems for breeding, foraging, and shelter. However, their dependency on freshwater habitats limits their distribution, constraining their range to areas with suitable aquatic environments.

Levant water frogs are still relatively large amphibians. Males typically exhibit larger body sizes compared to females, and both sexes possess relatively large feet with webbing between their toes in proportion to their body sizes. These adaptations enable efficient swimming and movement in aquatic environments, facilitating their hunting and evasion of predators.

The diet of levant water frogs primarily consists of terrestrial species, including insects, small invertebrates, and occasionally small vertebrates. Their feeding behavior plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations and maintaining the ecological balance of freshwater ecosystems.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Bulgaria
2021
Egypt
2021
Greece
2021
Iran
2021
Iraq
2021
Presence Uncertain
Israel
2021
Jordan
2021
Lebanon
2021
Malta
2021
Introduced
Syria
2021
Turkey
2021
Turkey-In-asia

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No