Pelodytes atlanticus

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
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
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

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

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