Pool frog

The pool frog is a small amphibian found across Europe, often spotted near still or slow-moving water. It earned its scientific name, Pelophylax lessonae, as a tribute to 19th-century Italian herpetologist Michele Lessona by his student.

• Belongs to the Ranidae family, commonly known as true frogs.
• Named by Lorenzo Camerano in honor of his teacher Michele Lessona.
• Often found in ponds, marshes, and other freshwater habitats.