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Rana bedriagae-Levantine Frog-for Silvio


Rana bedriagae-Levantine Frog-for Silvio
Photo Information
Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3982 W: 153 N: 4792] (12684)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04
Categories: Amphibians
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Cyprus Herpetofauna, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 3, Turkish Herpetofauna, Dedications at TrekNature Part Three, Bayram's dedications [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-26 0:27
Viewed: 626
Favorites: 2 [view]
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[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Rana bedriagae (Levantine Frog/Marsh Frog)

It is a middle-sized robust frog with a maximum length of 15 cm (average 7-10 cm), males are smaller than females. Head is large, triangular, with large prominent eyes with widely elliptical, horizontal pupils. Rounded eardrum is large and distinct. Extremities are relatively long, toes are distinctly webbed. The coloration is very variable. Dorsum colour varies between brownish and greenish, with scattered mostly rounded dark brown to dark green spots of irregular size, a common feature is the presence of light mid-dorsal stripe. Extremities bear distinct dark spots, which can form cross-bands on the hind legs. Venter usually dirty white or yellowish, frequently with small, dark markings; in some, the belly is reddish (In R. b. caralitana known from the SW and Central Anatolia Regions of Turkey). Vocal sacs of males are dark grey.

It is strongly aquatic, inhabits lakes, pools or slowly flowing streams with much vegetation. Stays in close proximity of water bodies and prefers low plains or marshes. Sometimes is seen in strong currents. A gregarious and diurnal species, but can forage also in the nighttime. Food spectrum comprises various invertebrates, and, occasionally, also small vertebrates. A female lays 5,000-10,000 eggs as several masses either between aquatic plants or directly into open water. Although common in majority of suitable habitats, it is locally endangered by water pollution and anthropogeneous changes of habitats.

The species is widespread along the Aegean coast and the southern part of the Anatolian highland (Turkey), Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Iraq and Cyprus with a vertical distribution up to 2500 m.
In Northern Cyprus, this species is abundantly encountered in the lakelets Geçitköy (Kyrenia) and Gönyeli (Nicosia), in wetlands around Lefke (near the boundary of Greek Side in the western of the country, Nicosia), and it was also detected in the spring waters at the high elevations (800-1000 m) of Kyrenian Mountain Range around Lapithos.

Ps. Lake Frogs in the Near East were long time suggested to belong to the widely distributed Rana ridibunda (Common Marsh Frog). Recently some scientists proved that these populations are distinctly different species distinguished from Rana ridibunda with its characteristic vocalization and especially having distinct dark cross-bands on the hind legs.

And finally I would like dedicate this photo to our joint friend, Silvio Sorcini (Silvio2006) from Italy.
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To hester: Hello Karanboreocypriensis 1 02-28 10:52
To Silvio2006: ciao Silvioboreocypriensis 1 02-27 12:59
To pilonm: Hello Michelboreocypriensis 1 02-27 11:05
To jpdenk: Hi Johnboreocypriensis 1 02-27 08:45
To uleko: Hello Ullaboreocypriensis 1 02-27 02:06
To Jamesp: Hello Jamesboreocypriensis 1 02-26 23:20
To spalaxtr: selamboreocypriensis 1 02-26 23:13
To haraprasan: :) Hi Haraprasanboreocypriensis 1 02-26 23:12
To Adanac: Hi Rickboreocypriensis 1 02-26 23:11
To pankajbajpai: Hi Pankajboreocypriensis 1 02-26 23:10
To matatur: selamboreocypriensis 1 02-26 13:54
To horia: Hi Horiaboreocypriensis 1 02-26 13:05
To nglen: Hello Nickboreocypriensis 1 02-26 12:36
To jaycee: Hi Janeboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:42
To kebapci: Selam Ümitboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:42
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To mariki: hello Marikiboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:39
To zulfu: tşkrlerboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:39
To nkasot: Sağol Nazımboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:38
To marcellr: Hello Marcelloboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:38
To xTauruSx: Teşekkürboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:37
To bahadir: Sağolboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:36
To cataclysta: Hello Krzysztofboreocypriensis 1 02-26 11:36
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Hi Bayram!
This frog looks really strange in colouration! It looks more typical like some toad species (colours like in Bufo viridis or B. calamita) than in other Rana species. I have never seen it before. As I see I have to visit Cyprus soon, a lot of very interesting creatures live there! ;)
All the best my Friend!
Radomir

hi Bayram,
yes today we are neighbour, this is another great picture from your culture, great brightness and colours, bravo
ciao
franco

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 242 N: 5560] (19685)
  • [2008-02-26 1:15]
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Superb image of this Frog!
The amount of detail is incredible!
Excellent composition and POV.
Very nice colours.
Stunning work Bayram.
Great dedication to Silvio.
Thanks,
Joe

Hi Bayram
Very interesting and informative presentation. Nice field guide POV, good sharpness and great note.
Very best wishes
Krzysztof

Merhaba Bayram Hocam. Nefis bir görüntü. Kurbağanın gözleri özellikle çok net ve sevimli. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

Selam Hocam harika netlik ve nefis bir kuyruksuz kurbağa. Desen gerçekten Bufo viridis in lekelerini andırıyor. Elinize sağlık.
Deniz

Ciao Bayram,
splendidi colori naturali ed ottima ambientazione.
Un altra bella specie si aggiunge alla tua preziosa galleria.
Saluti,
Marcello

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  • nkasot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 403 W: 0 N: 38] (189)
  • [2008-02-26 4:10]
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Hocam nefis bir kıbrıslı daha:) Çok güzel olmuş. Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (583)
  • [2008-02-26 4:13]
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Bence nefisten öte! Sıradışı. Bu netlik saha derinliği ve tipik özellikler ile Kıbrıs Bataklık Kurbağası açısından elde edilebilecek en mükkemmel görüntü bu kadar olabilir. Elinize sağlık. Paylaşımınız için teşekkürler.
Mehmet

Hi Bayram,
Beautiful capture of this frog,excellent focus, composition and details.
tfs

Mircea

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2597 W: 133 N: 7441] (23193)
  • [2008-02-26 6:11]
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Hello Bayram,
The sharpness and deatails in this fine capture of Rana bedriagae is superb. I also like the composition and POV a lot.
Another reason to return to Cyprus!
Thanks for sharing this beauty, my friend,
Ivan

Merhaba hocam, türü biraz tombul fotoğraflamışsınız galiba (bks Cicindela :). Netlik, renkler hepsi yerli yerinde. Alttür düzeyinde bir farklılaşma yok değil mi Kıbrısta?

Hi Bayram,

When I was a child I loved frogs and toads. All we have here in Tucson are poisonous Colorado Frogs - not at all lovable. This is wonderful. Once again -I love the eye. What amazing detail!

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-02-26 12:20]
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Hi Bayram. A nice dedication to a fine man. And what a fine shot you have chosen for this. very good detail in the skin with such natural looking colours. very good use of the light in the eye. well done TFS. good notes too,
Nick..

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2078 W: 216 N: 3757] (12468)
  • [2008-02-26 12:48]
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Hi Bayram

A very beautiful shot and an excellent presentation of this species - Rana bedriagae.
I'm not at all surprised that people long though of this as being part of Rana ridibunda...it really dons look very much alike. Actually, i have seen quite a few ridibundas with pronounced stripes on their hind legs. Now for the vocal part, i understand it's a very good way to tell species apart...it's a technique we are just starting to learn here :)
Anyway, letting the biology aside, you image is very sharp and neat, with an excellent DOF that keeps the entire frog in very good focus.
Nice light and very beautiful, natural colors, too.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

A good and crisp capture of our wet friend Bayram, sitting contendedly on our eternal mosses! Some reflections from the skin might suggest the use of a diffuser while illuminating but it takes some time to prepare.
Cheers,
Mehmet

hello bayram,
silvio will be pleased to see this dedication, good details captured, the texture of the skin of this amphibian is visible clearly, liked the pov and the composition,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1044 W: 1 N: 4110] (13816)
  • [2008-02-26 19:25]
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Hello Bayram,
Superb image with sharp details and great colors and textures. This is a very good piece of work Bayram, thank you.
Rick

Hi Bayram,
A nice capture of this beautiful frog. Very lovely patterns on the body. Excellent sharpness and details. A very good dedication for Silvio. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Bayram selam, Güzel bir kurbağa, özelikle de gözdeki netlik ve detaylar süper. Eline sağlık. Selamlar,
Mustafa

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4834] (14354)
  • [2008-02-26 23:17]
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Hi Bayram

Excellent image. Great detail on the frog - especially the eye. I also like the sphagnum in the BG - it provides a great contrast.

James

Hello Bayram,

Very nice picture of this frog. Excellent POV and sharpness. Very nice light and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-02-27 1:56]
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Hello Bayram,
Excellent capture of this chubby frog! Excellent focus on the eye, sharp details and fine colours. Well composed and a very good note too.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

Hi Bayram,

Another wonderful photo, reminds me very much of the Northern Leopard Frog that we have here, Rana pipiens. Our Leopard Frog likes to wander though, and is sometimes found a fair distance away from water in grassy meadows and prairies.

Thanks,
John

Hello Bayram,

This frog looks then bigger than it is really! You got a great POV and managed very well the exposition... I like very much all the details you are offering us here!

Great notes too!

Bye and TFS!

Michel

WOOOOWWW, THANKS Bayran, I'm very happy for your lovely dedication, I like a lot this splendid frog with wonderful details and excellent sharpness, grazie amico mio:)
Ciao Silvio

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2008-02-28 10:18]
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Hi Bayram

Lovely composition, good POV and lovely sharp focus. I love the markings on the skin.

TFS

Karan

Bu ne kadar büyükmüş. Sanırım dağda yetişenler böyle iri oluyorlar. desen de baya bir değişik. Netlik, ışıklandırma, kompozisyon hepsi güzel. Eline sağlık. Sağlıcakla.

Ne kadar guzel bir kurbaga Bayram! cok net. derisindeki detaylar mukemmel. cok begendim. eline saglik. Leyla

Merhaba Hocam,
Güzel bir Ova Kurbağası fotoğrafı. Önemli olan tüm ayrıntılar karede mevcut. Türün sistematik durumu hala tartışmalı galiba. Paylaşım için teşekkürler.
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Naşit

Very good capture of this frog.... details are very good, the exposure is fine and the composition is well done... thanks... cypturk

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