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Green Frog

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Description

Large green, olive, grayish or brownish. Some darker spots or mottling may occur but not always. Usually exhibits green to light green upper lip, sometimes around eyes and mouth. Some individuals have banding on hind legs. Two dorsal ridges run from the eyes to the hind quarters. Large males have larger tympanum and yellow throat. Belly is white, usually with dark mottling and under legs and head.

Stats

Size

2 ¼ - 3 ½ inches

Status

Common

Similar Species

Bull frog (no dorsal ridges)

Diet

This frog will feed on anything small enough and moving (Earthworms, arachnids, arthropods, etc)

Habitat

Woodland or open areas. Most any water source from creeks, ponds, swamps, ditches, or depressions such as tire ruts.

Reproduction

Breeds in summer months. larger size tadpoles are common in woodland ponds.

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