OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Pelophylax ("mud sentinel") lessonae (named for Michele Lessona)
Adult male Pool Frog (subspecies ) at Great Pingo Trail, Norfolk - May 2024
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: g/kg / Length: 6-9cm
UK STATUS NOT EVALUATED/ IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A species with a perculiar history in the UK - a population was long found in "pingos" in Norfolk - ancient glacial potholes from the ice age now turned into a scarce but rich habitat. It was long believed that these had been an in introduced population, however after their national extinction in the 90's, evidence was found proving their indigenous status. As such, a reintroduction scheme has taken place, restoring them back to their ancestral ponds.
Related Species:
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Pelophylax
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A rare and extremely localised reintroduced species, found at only 1 or 2 sites.
- One seen on the Great Pingo Trail in May 2024
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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