Wood frog
A species of American frogs Scientific name : Lithobates sylvaticus Genus : American frogs
Wood frog, A species of American frogs
Scientific name: Lithobates sylvaticus
Genus: American frogs
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Description
The wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus or Rana sylvatica) has a broad distribution over North America, extending from the Boreal forest of Canada and Alaska to the southern Appalachians, with several notable disjunct populations including lowland eastern North Carolina. The wood frog has garnered attention by biologists over the last century because of its freeze tolerance, relatively great degree of terrestrialism (for a ranid), interesting habitat associations (peat bogs, ver
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Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Wood frog is an opportunistic feeder, primarily consuming a wide variety of arthropods. Their diet includes insects like beetles and ants, as well as spiders, slugs, and even small aquatic invertebrates when near habitats with water bodies.
Appearance
Wood frog is a medium-sized amphibian with a robust, round body. Its smooth, moist skin varies in color from brown to grey or green, often with distinct dark circular markings. The belly is white with unique randomized black speckles. It has long, powerful legs, with the hind limbs noticeably larger, enabling strong swimming and leaping. No significant difference in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies has been recorded.
Behavior
Wood frog is mostly nocturnal and uses a variety of calls for mating, warning, and distress. This amphibian is solitary except in breeding season when it congregates in pond habitats. It rarely displays territorial behavior. Remarkably, wood frog can survive freezing conditions by producing a form of 'anti-freeze' in its body.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
American frogs Species
Wood frog 
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