Marsh Frog
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Marsh Frog

Pelophylax ridibundus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsh_frog

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Marsh Frog faces severe population declines across its European range due to widespread wetland destruction and degradation. Agricultural intensification has eliminated crucial breeding ponds, while urban development fragments remaining habitat corridors. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial sources compromises water quality in surviving wetlands, affecting both reproduction and survival rates.

Threat summary

Habitat

Marsh Frogs inhabit permanent and semi-permanent freshwater wetlands including ponds, lakes, slow-flowing rivers, and marshes with abundant aquatic vegetation. They require shallow water areas for breeding and adjacent terrestrial habitats for foraging and overwintering.

FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marsh Frog classified as Endangered?
Marsh Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Marsh Frog faces severe population declines across its European range due to widespread wetland destruction and degradation. Agricultural intensification has eliminated crucial breeding ponds, while urban development fragments remaining habitat corridors. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial sources compromises water quality in surviving wetlands, affecting both reproduction and survival rates.
Where does Marsh Frog live?
Marsh Frog occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marsh Frog?
The main threats to Marsh Frog are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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