Discoglossidae (see family information on Tree of Life site)
7 species in 1 genus
Disc-tongued Frogs Discoglossidae is a small family of relatively aquatic frogs, confined to Europe and northwestern Africa. These frogs possess slit-like pupils and may be brightly patterned. The genus Discoglossus resembles frogs of the genus Rana in its smooth skin texture. Discoglossid frogs emerge at night from underground burrows which they construct by digging headfirst. Females of some species vocalize in response to a male’s call.
Discoglossus galganoi
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Genus Discoglossus (7 species)
Discoglossus galganoi English account no non-English account photos no sound/video Discoglossus jeanneae no English account no non-English account photos no sound/video Discoglossus montalentii English account no non-English account photos no sound/video Discoglossus nigriventer English account no non-English account photos no sound/video Discoglossus pictus English account no non-English account photos no sound/video Discoglossus sardus English account no non-English account photos no sound/video Discoglossus scovazzi no English account no non-English account photos no sound/video
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