Pelophylax cypriensis, the Cyprus frog or Cyprus water frog, is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to Cyprus.[1][2] 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.[3]
It is a medium-sized frog, with females (body length up to 75mm) being larger than males (up to 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.[4] Males have paired external vocal sacs.[5]
Pelophylax cypriensis, the Cyprus frog 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.
Pelophylax cypriensis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Ranidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique de Chypre[1].
Son nom d'espèce, composé de cypri[s] et du suffixe latin -ensis, « qui vit dans, qui habite », lui a été donné en référence au lieu de sa découverte.
Pelophylax cypriensis est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Ranidae.
Pelophylax cypriensis é uma espécie de anfíbio anuro da família Ranidae.[3][4] Está presente no Chipre.[4] A UICN classificou-a como em perigo de extinção.[1]
Pelophylax cypriensis é uma espécie de anfíbio anuro da família Ranidae. Está presente no Chipre. A UICN classificou-a como em perigo de extinção.