Marsh Frog (Pelophylax Ridibundus) Relaxing In A Lake Royalty-Free Stock Image

The Marsh Frog (Pelophylax ridibundus) is the largest native frog species in Europe, with adults reaching lengths of up to 17 cm. It features a robust, green to brown body often marked with dark spots and a distinctive light stripe down its back. Preferring aquatic habitats such as lakes, ponds, and marshes, this species is highly adaptable and can also thrive in man-made water bodies. Marsh Frogs are carnivorous, feeding on a diet of insects, invertebrates, and occasionally small vertebrates. They are known for their loud, distinctive calls, particularly during the breeding season in spring and early summer. Their distribution ranges from Western Europe to Central Asia.