"This is a mostly aquatic species that is generally found close to water. It is widespread in both alpine and lowland habitats including wet, shaded coniferous, mixed and deciduous forests, sub-alpine meadows and pastureland. It can be found in slightly modified habitats, although it is less common in large cultivated fields. The species breeds, and larval development takes place, in stagnant waters (except large lakes) including shallow ponds, temporary pools, lakes, bogs, ditches, drinking troughs, ruts and sometimes slow-moving streams." (IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, 2022).