# Rana arvalis

**Moor Frog / Åkergroda / Moor Frog**

## FAQs

- **What is the moor frog (Rana arvalis)?**: Rana arvalis is a medium-sized brown frog, often characterized by a pointed snout and a light dorsal stripe. This species has developed a remarkable tolerance to the acidic pH levels of Sphagnum-dominated waters.
- **Where does this species live in the taiga?**: In Lapland, its habitat is strongly concentrated in oligotrophic bogs, peatlands, and moist depressions in coniferous forests. It prefers the highly acidic, vegetation-rich hollows (flarks) of aapa mires for spawning, where fish predation is minimal.