Green frog
A species of American frogs Scientific name : Lithobates clamitans Genus : American frogs
Green frog, A species of American frogs
Scientific name: Lithobates clamitans
Genus: American frogs
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Description
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.
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Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Green frog has an insectivorous diet, primarily feeding on various types of invertebrates. Its diet includes a significant portion of insects, spiders, and other small arthropods, which it captures using a sit-and-wait tactic.
Appearance
Green frog is a medium-sized frog with smooth, moist skin. It typically displays a green to bronze color with variable black spotting. This animal features prominent dorsolateral ridges running from its eyes to its hind legs. It possesses a white belly and a sharply pointed snout. There are no significant appearance differences attributed to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Green frog exhibit a nocturnal lifestyle, engaging in foraging and mating activities at night. They possess a distinctive call, making them vocal communicators. This species is largely solitary, though males exhibit territorial behavior, defending their chosen breeding sites. Their survival strategy includes aquatic camouflage and quick, agile movement for evasion.
Population
Stable
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
American frogs Species
Green frog