The Epirus water frog (Pelophylax epeiroticus) is a species of frog in the family Ranidae. It is found in western Greece, including Kerkyra, and the southern areas of Albania. The species is collected from the wild for human consumption.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Epirus Water Frog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pelophylax ridibundus
- Pelophylax lessonae
- Pelophylax perezi
- Lithobates montezumae
- Lithobates chiricahuensis
- Pelophylax esculentus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Ranidae
- Genus
- Pelophylax
- Species
- Pelophylax epeiroticus
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