
Community identification
Common Frog (European Common Frog)
Rana temporaria
- Order & Family
- Order: Anura; Family: Ranidae
- Size
- 6 to 9 centimeters (2.4 to 3.5 inches)
Natural Habitat
Gardens, woodlands, marshes, and damp ground near ponds or lakes
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; eats insects, slugs, snails, and worms using a long sticky tongue
Behavior Patterns
Mainly nocturnal; hibernates during winter in mud or compost; breeds in water during early spring
Risks & Benefits
Benign to humans; provides significant ecological benefits by controlling garden pests like slugs and flies