# Pig Frog (*Lithobates grylio*) The Pig Frog is a fun and lively frog that loves to hop around in wetlands. They have a unique grunt-like call that sounds like a pig, which is how they got their name! - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Wetlands - **Also known as:** Grunting Frog ![Pig Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Rana_grylio.jpg&width=800) Photo: Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rana_grylio.jpg) ## Appearance The Pig Frog is a large, robust frog with a pointed snout and fully webbed hind feet. Its skin ranges from greenish-brown to dark brown, often covered in distinct, irregular dark spots. Its belly is typically pale, sometimes with mottling, and it has prominent eardrums larger than its eyes, especially in males. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Ranidae - **Genus:** Lithobates ## Interesting facts - Male Pig Frogs have eardrums that are much bigger than their eyes! - Pig Frogs are among the largest frog species in North America. - Their loud croak sounds just like a pig's oink or grunt! - These powerful jumpers can leap over ten times their own body length! ## Special abilities - **Grunt Caller:** Pig Frogs make a loud, pig-like grunting call that helps them attract mates across vast wetland areas. - **Underwater Survivor:** Pig Frogs can stay submerged for very long periods, which helps them hide from predators or hunt aquatic prey. - **Sticky Snatcher:** They have a super-long, sticky tongue that helps them quickly snatch insects and other small animals. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 8-16 cm - **Weight:** 0.1-0.4 kg - **Lifespan:** 5-8 years - **Speed:** 5 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1000-15000 - **Metamorphosis:** 90-365 days ## Diet & Feeding Pig Frogs are hungry hunters, feasting on various small animals and insects they can catch! - **Age differences:** Tadpoles are primarily herbivorous, eating algae and detritus, while adults are entirely carnivorous. - **Primary Foods:** insects, crayfish, small fish, spiders, snails - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [American Alligator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-alligator) (*Alligator mississippiensis*) — Large alligators are a significant predator of adult pig frogs. - **Eaten by:** [Great Blue Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-blue-heron) (*Ardea herodias*) — These large birds hunt frogs, including the Pig Frog, in wetlands. - **Eaten by:** [Raccoon](https://www.snappit.app/explore/raccoon) (*Procyon lotor*) — Raccoons are nocturnal hunters that often prey on frogs near water. - **Hunts:** Green Darner (*Anax junius*) — Adult Pig Frogs will actively hunt and consume large dragonflies. ## Traits - [Webbed Feet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/webbed-feet): Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Wetland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wetland): This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch frogs from a distance and don't touch them, as their skin is sensitive. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Pig 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 Pig Frog? 8-16 cm ### How much does Pig Frog weigh? 0.1-0.4 kg ### How long does Pig Frog live? 5-8 years ### How fast can Pig Frog move? 5 km/h ### What does Pig Frog eat? Pig Frogs are hungry hunters, feasting on various small animals and insects they can catch! ### Where is Pig Frog usually found? Wetlands ### How does Pig Frog hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/corkscrew-swamp-sanctuary) — Florida, US · Nature Reserve - [Shark River Slough Archeological District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/shark-river-slough-archeological-district) — Florida, US · Historic District - [Stephen C. Foster State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/stephen-c-foster-state-park) — Georgia, US · State Park [View all places to see Pig Frog](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/pig-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: [Pig Frog: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pig-frog)