Edible Frog — printable fact sheet
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Edible Frog
Pelophylax kl. esculentus
The Edible Frog is a semi-aquatic amphibian native to Europe, recognized for its vibrant green to olive coloration and distinctive dark spots. This species is the result of natural hybridization between the Pool Frog and the Marsh Frog, making it unique among European frogs. Edi…
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- The Edible Frog's unique hybrid status means it cannot always produce offspring without breeding with a parent species, making its reproductive biology especially fascinating.
- Edible Frogs are hybrids and must continue to breed with one of their parent species to maintain their population. They are famed in French cuisine as 'grenouilles' and are one of the few frog species farmed for human consumption. Their mating calls are among the loudest of European frogs and are often heard in spring and summer evenings.
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