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Columbia Spotted Frog

Rana luteiventris

The Columbia Spotted Frog is a small, lively frog with beautiful spots on its skin. It loves to hop around in wetlands and is great at swimming in water!

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Columbia Spotted Frog is a medium-sized frog, typically green, brown, or gray with irregular dark spots, often with a lighter center. It has smooth skin and a distinct cream-colored stripe along its upper jaw, which helps distinguish it from other similar frogs.

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Columbia Spotted Frog
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Columbia Spotted Frog

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Columbia Spotted Frogs hibernate underwater, sometimes buried in mud, to survive freezing winters!

Female frogs gather to lay their thousands of eggs together in huge communal masses!

Some tadpoles live as long as two years before finally becoming adult frogs!

These frogs have eyes on top of their heads, perfect for peeking out of the water!

Special abilities

Ability

Underwater Explorer

Columbia Spotted Frogs can stay submerged for over 15 minutes, helping them hide from predators and ambush aquatic prey.

Ability

Spot-On Camouflage

Columbia Spotted Frogs have uniquely patterned skin with dark, light-centered spots that help them disappear against riverbeds and pond bottoms.

Ability

Lightning Tongue

Columbia Spotted Frogs can rapidly extend their sticky tongue to snatch insects and other small prey with incredible speed.

Ability

Cold-Proof Skin

Columbia Spotted Frogs have a special metabolism that helps them thrive in very cold, high-elevation mountain streams.

Measurements & details

Length
4-10 cm
Weight
0.01-0.03 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Top Speed
1.5 km/h
Clutch Size
500-2000
Metamorphosis
90-730 days

Diet & Feeding

These frogs munch on insects and other small invertebrates they find in the water or on land.

Age differences: Tadpoles eat algae and detritus; adults become carnivores, preying on insects and other invertebrates.

Primary Foods

  • flies
  • beetles
  • grasshoppers
  • spiders
  • snails
  • small crustaceans

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

A common predator of frogs and their tadpoles.

eaten by

Cutthroat Trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

Larger fish prey on tadpoles and small frogs in aquatic habitats.

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

These raptors hunt adult frogs in open wetland areas.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Opportunistic predators, raccoons will catch frogs near water bodies.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch frogs from a distance and never try to catch them, as they can be delicate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Columbia Spotted Frog?

4-10 cm

How much does Columbia Spotted Frog weigh?

0.01-0.03 kg

How long does Columbia Spotted Frog live?

5-10 years

How fast can Columbia Spotted Frog move?

1.5 km/h

What does Columbia Spotted Frog eat?

These frogs munch on insects and other small invertebrates they find in the water or on land.

Where is Columbia Spotted Frog usually found?

Wetlands

How does Columbia Spotted Frog hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does Columbia Spotted Frog lay?

500-2000

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