Green Frog (Frog/Toad Species of the Hampton Roads Area)

Green Frog

Lithobates clamitans

Summary ⁵

The green frog (Lithobates clamitans or Rana clamitans) is a species of frog native to the eastern half of the United States and Canada. The two subspecies are the bronze frog and the northern green frog. They are 2.5 to 4 inches long. They possess large external eardrums and prominent ridges on either side of their backs. Lithobates comes from Greek, Litho means "A stone", bates means "One that walks or haunts". Clamitans comes from Latin meaning "loud calling". The male has a yellow throat and swollen thumbs.

Physical Description ⁶

They possess large external eardrums and prominent ridges on either side of their backs. Lithobates comes from Greek, Litho means "A stone", bates means "One that walks or haunts". Clamitans comes from Latin meaning "loud calling". The male has a yellow throat and swollen thumbs. There are typically small golden spots on the dorsum and a white or yellowish stripe along the side through its length.

Reproduction ⁷

In regard to breeding, mating occurs between May and June. Green frogs first mate when they are one to two years old. Females lay about 3,000 eggs at a time. Males tend to have bright yellow throats when in breeding condition. Females sometimes may lay two clutches in a season. Larvae transform in a few months if in a temporary waterbody, and may overwinter if the waterbody is permanent. Tadpoles are plump with pointy tails, taking about 90 days to metamorphose into froglets by the fall.

Habitat ⁶

This species requires habitats well-supplied with water or dampness and abundant shrubs. Green frogs live close to shallow, fresh water and are widespread in wetlands, ponds, and streams. It may be found in the grassy margins of standing water or in swamps and marshes.

http://www.cbf.org/about-the-bay/more-than-just-the-bay/chesapeake-wildlife/northern-green-frog-at-home-in-the-bog.html
https://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/amphibians/frogsandtoads/northern-green-frog/green_frog.php
https://environment.arlingtonva.us/2014/09/green-frog/

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