Pelodytes atlanticus, the Lusitanian parsley frog, is a species of frog in the family Pelodytidae,[2] known as "parsley frogs" because of their green speckles.[3] This species is only found in Portugal.

Pelodytes atlanticus
Lusitanian parsley frog
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Pelodytidae
Genus: Pelodytes
Species:
P. atlanticus
Binomial name
Pelodytes atlanticus
Díaz-Rodríguez, Gehara, Márquez, Vences, Gonçalves, Sequeira, Martínez-Solano, and Tejedo, 2017

Description

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Adult Lusitanian parsley frogs have smooth or granular with a scattering of dark-coloured tubercles. The dorsal surface varies from olive, greenish-brown, dark brown or greenish-grey and is flecked with green specks.[3]

Distribution and habitat

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The Lusitanian parsley frog is endemic to Portugal.[2] This species is found mostly in temporary ponds in traditional farmland.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2020). "Pelodytes atlanticus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T114139495A202021645. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T114139495A202021645.en. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Pelodytes atlanticus (Díaz-Rodríguez, Gehara, Márquez, Vences, Gonçalves, Sequeira, Martínez-Solano, and Tejedo, 2017) Class: Amphibia > Order: Anura > Family: Pelodytidae". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b Arnold, Nicholas; Ovenden, Denys (2002). Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain and Europe (2nd ed.). Harper Collins. pp. 72–73. ISBN 9780002199643.