Common Frog | Photos and Info

The common frog has a rather robust body with shortish-hind limbs and webbed fet. As is normal for frogs, the male frog tends to be smaller than the female, and has bluish-black nuptial pads on their first fingers. The nuptial pads become more noticeable during mating season, when they tend to swell a little more than usual. This helps the male frog hold the female frog.

The common frog has smooth skin that can vary in colour from grey, olive green, yellow, and brown. It is covered with blotchy darker patches. They have dark 'masks' covering their eyes and eardrums and often have barred markings on their limbs and flanks.

The common frog lives mainly on land during the breeding season, and can be found in meadows, gardens and woodland. They breed in ponds, even puddles, lakes and canals. They prefer areas of shallow water.

The common frog tends to be more active at night, though it is also around during the day. They are sexually mature at around 3 years old. During February and March they emerge from hibernation and make the journey to the chosen breeding ground. They have been known to return to the same breeding ground year after year.

 Common Frog

 Common Frog

 Common Frog

 Common Frog

 Common Frog

Common Frog