Agile frog

The agile frog, a European amphibian belonging to the Rana genus of the true frog family Ranidae, is recognized for its slender body, long legs, and pointed snout. Adult males typically grow up to 6.5 cm, while females can reach up to 8 cm. Their undersides are light to reddish-brown, adorned with dark brown, triangle-shaped spots extending from the temple to the eardrum. Thanks to their elongated hind legs, agile frogs can leap up to two meters. Additionally, they have horizontal pupils and distinctively colored irises.

Agile frogs are found in various European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Greece, and regions near the Black Sea.

During the mating season, males turn dark brown and emit a soft "rog.. rog.. rog" call reminiscent of a clucking chicken. Spawning occurs over several days, with males gathering in large groups to attract females. The resulting spawn clumps contain between 450 to 1,800 eggs, which are attached to various surfaces in shallow water.

Agile frogs prefer light deciduous and mixed forests with ample water sources and adjacent open land. They thrive in warm, dry forest environments across Europe.