# Green Frog (*Lithobates clamitans*) The Green Frog is a lively little creature! They love to hop around and enjoy warm weather. - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Snaps:** 453 - **Habitat:** Ponds and lakes - **Also known as:** Common Green Frog, Northern Green Frog ![Green Frog](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424486/objects/5650.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Ranidae - **Genus:** Lithobates ## 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 - **Super Leaper:** Green Frogs can launch themselves up to one meter because of their powerful hind legs that help them escape predators. - **Camouflage Master:** Green Frogs have varied skin colors and patterns that help them blend perfectly into their watery habitats. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-blue-heron) (*Ardea herodias*) — Herons are major predators of adult and juvenile frogs. - **Hunts:** [Eastern Newt](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-newt) (*Notophthalmus viridescens*) — Newt larvae and adults often eat Green Frog tadpoles. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Webbed Feet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/webbed-feet): Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Freshwater](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/freshwater): Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) - [Reptiles & Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/reptiles-and-amphibians) ## 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? Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Abbott Farm Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/abbott-farm-historic-district) — New Jersey, US · Historic District - [Algonquin Provincial Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/algonquin-provincial-park) — Ontario, CA · State Park - [Ashton Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ashton-historic-district) — Rhode Island, US · Historic District - [Barrington Civic Center Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/barrington-civic-center-historic-district) — Rhode Island, US · Historic District - [Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/battle-creek-cypress-swamp-sanctuary) — Maryland, US · Nature Reserve - [Black Creek Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/black-creek-park) — New York, US · Park [View all places to see Green Frog](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/green-frog) ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Green Frog: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/green-frog)