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Frogs and Toads of Finland

Frogs and Toads of Finland

Finland is not home to that many frogs or toad species but they are pretty cool.

Frogs

True Frog Family – Ranidae

Moor Frog (Rana arvalis)

Moor Frog is found throughout Finland besides the far north. The males turn blue during breeding season.

The European Common Frog is found throughout the country. The Common Frog has a blunter head than the more frog. The Common Frog has a more speckled belly than the Moor Frog also.

Toads

True Toad Family – Bufonidae

The Common Toad is the only toad species in Finland. They have drier, wartier skin compared to the other frogs. It is found throughout the country besides the far northern border.

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