Amphibians

I'm green - In time of liquid scarcity, every water hole is an oasis for biodiversity.

This Perez's Frog (Pelophylax perezi) is no exeption. As amphibians need moisture on and around their bodies to survive.


Absolute Poser! - The iberian tree frog (Hyla molleri) is a magnificent sight with adhesive pads on the fingers and toes.
Normally they are bright  green, however they are capable of slight color changes. Such as this poser that decided to be stylish and brownish.


Derpy! - As you can easily see, the iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl), looks super derpy!
However, this species, if threatened is able to extend its ribs by piercing their own skin, using them as a defense mechanism. That is far from derpy. It is badass!
Nature leaves me speechless...


Jumbo! - The biggest amphibian in Europe, the Common Toad (Bufo spinosus). It inflates its body to make itself appear bigger and drive off predators. Females are usually larger. One of the key features for identifying it, is the red eyes.

Warty and plumpy!


"Sad-amander" - Juding by  the facial/snoutal expression, this fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) appears sad...

Amphibians need moisture. So, this "sadamander" is probably looking for a freshwater pond to find its true hapiness at last.


Hit the sand Jack! - This well grounded and rough skinned amphibian is called a natterjack (Epidalea calamita).

Instead of jumping like a regular toad, this critter runs! It runs as well as a toad can though...


Smile for the camera - The iberian painted frog (Discoglossus galganoi), is genetically half frog, half toad.

 

Whatever it is in the realm of taxonomy, its smile is always... FULL!


Orange tan - The iberian newt (Lissotriton boscai) seems to have a super flashy orange tan, but do not mistake it for a kind of Jearsey Shore character.


To compensate the flashiness, it is super small (7 to 9cm)...


Neighbor of jackals - The nights in the island of Samos (Greece) were spent searching for chamaeleons and jackals, but once the group stumbled upon this eastern tree frog (Hyla orientalis), all bets were off!

The center stage is yours ;)