The action plan for the species - Albanian frog

The Albanian frog (Pelophylax shqipericus) is an endemic species of the Balkans with a natural distribution in Albania and Montenegro, starting in the north from Lake Shkodra, continuing along the coast to the area of Vlora (Orikum) in the south of Albania.

Referring to the IUCN Red List since 2004, the Albanian frog (P. shqipericus) is classified as an endangered species. Moreover, Pelophylax shqipericus is a species protected by the Berne Convention, Annex III (Convention for the Conservation of Wild Life and habitats in Europe, 1979)

The lack of a conservation and management plan prompted our team to take a step to study and draft a management draft for the Albanian frog (Pelophylax Shqipericus). The study was done in the Vlora bay area, which is considered a key area for biodiversity.