Green Frog
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Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
The Green Frog is a lively little creature! They love to hop around and enjoy warm weather.
Habitat: Ponds and lakes
Appearance
The Green Frog has green to brownish skin with irregular dark spots, often brighter green on its head and shoulders. A prominent ridge of skin, called dorsolateral folds, runs down its back. Its large eardrum (tympanum) is noticeably larger than its eye, especially in males.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyRanidaeGenusLithobates
Category
AmphibiansRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
453
Interesting facts
A Green Frog can snatch prey with its super-fast sticky tongue in less than a second!
Baby Green Frogs, called tadpoles, can take up to two years to turn into frogs!
Males 'sing' loudly from ponds to attract mates and warn other frogs to stay away.
They spend winter buried in mud at the bottom of ponds, slowing their body right down!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Leaper
Green Frogs can launch themselves up to one meter because of their powerful hind legs that help them escape predators.
Ability
Camouflage Master
Green Frogs have varied skin colors and patterns that help them blend perfectly into their watery habitats.
Ability
Underwater Breather
Green Frogs can breathe through their skin underwater because it helps them absorb oxygen without surfacing.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 5-12 cm
- Weight
- 0.015-0.09 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-6 years
- Top Speed
- 8 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1000-7000
- Metamorphosis
- 70-730 days
Diet & Feeding
Adult Green Frogs eat small critters, while their tadpoles munch on tiny plants and algae.
Age differences: Tadpoles are primarily herbivorous or detritivorous, eating algae and decaying plant matter, while adults are carnivorous.
Primary Foods
- insects
- spiders
- worms
- slugs
- small fish
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Larger bullfrogs will prey on Green Frogs.
eaten by
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
These snakes actively hunt frogs near water bodies.
eaten by
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Herons are major predators of adult and juvenile frogs.
hunts
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
Newt larvae and adults often eat Green Frog tadpoles.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Webbed Feet
Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Also known as
Common Green FrogNorthern Green Frog
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Green Frog?
The easiest way to identify Green Frog is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is Green Frog?
5-12 cm
How much does Green Frog weigh?
0.015-0.09 kg
How long does Green Frog live?
3-6 years
How fast can Green Frog move?
8 km/h
What does Green Frog eat?
Adult Green Frogs eat small critters, while their tadpoles munch on tiny plants and algae.
Where is Green Frog usually found?
Ponds and lakes
How does Green Frog hunt?
Ambush
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Recent Snaps
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