A medium-sized amphibian endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, characterized by its aquatic and semi-aquatic lifestyle and green-brown coloration.
Freshwater environments including ponds, streams, marshes, and wetlands across Portugal and Spain, typically at elevations between 0-1,500 meters above sea level.
Critical component of aquatic and riparian ecosystems, serving as both predator and prey, controlling insect populations and supporting biodiversity.
