Pool Frog
VU

Pool Frog

Pelophylax lessonae

UnknownLCEU

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

Overview

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

Pool Frogs face significant population declines across their European range due to habitat destruction and degradation of their specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification has eliminated many traditional pond systems, while urban development fragments remaining populations. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and climate-induced changes to hydroperiods further threaten breeding success in remaining habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pool Frogs inhabit shallow, well-vegetated ponds, ditches, and slow-moving waterways across central and northern Europe. They prefer temporary or semi-permanent water bodies with abundant aquatic vegetation and adjacent terrestrial areas for overwintering.

FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pool Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Pool Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Pool Frogs face significant population declines across their European range due to habitat destruction and degradation of their specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification has eliminated many traditional pond systems, while urban development fragments remaining populations. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and climate-induced changes to hydroperiods further threaten breeding success in remaining habitats.
Where does Pool Frog live?
Pool 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 Pool Frog?
The main threats to Pool 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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