About Discoglossus galganoi Capula, Nascetti, Lanza, Bullini & Crespo, 1985
Common Name and General Body Form
This species, commonly called the Iberian painted frog, is a small frog with a broad head and a stout body.
Dorsal Wart Characteristics
Most individuals have longitudinal rows of warts on their backs, though not all individuals develop these warts.
Eye Pupil Shape
The pupils of its eyes are described as resembling an upside-down droplet.
Color Morphs
Three distinct colour forms exist for this species: a uniform plain greyish-brown shade, a pattern of large dark spots with pale rims, and bright bands running along the back and both sides against a dark background.
Endemic Range
This frog is endemic to Spain and Portugal.
Altitudinal Range
It can be found at altitudes up to 1,940 m (6,360 ft).
Habitat Preferences
Its typical habitats include open areas, rough grassland, thickets, woodland verges, swamps, and gulleys, and it is usually found in or near water.
