Green Frog

Scientific Name: Lithobates clamitans
Size: 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) in length
PA Status: Abundant

Habitat Type:
Small ponds, marshes, swamps, the border of lakes , small streams and large rivers.

Colorations:

  • The dorsal background color varies from bright green to dark green or greenish brown. The dorsum is usually immaculate or may have small dark maculations.
  • The sides of the head are bright green
  • The ventral is cream to white and is immaculate or may have reticulated dark lines.

Characteristics:

  • Large species.
  • The body is robust.
  • The head is short and broad with a rounded snout.
  • The eyes are large and located high on top of the head.
  • Dorsolateral folds are present on the body.
  • The fore legs are short and heavy.
  • The hind legs are long and muscular with long, webbed toes.
  • The dorsal skin is slightly rough and granular
  • The ventral skin is smooth.

Tadpole coloration and characteristics:

  • Large-sized. Average 9-10 cm
  • The dorsal and head color is dark with black maculations.
  • The ventral is yellowish.
  • The eyes are positioned high on the head.
  • The tail and tail crest has multiple black blotches.

Confused with:

  • Bullfrog

Coloration/Pattern Photos:
Adults
Green Frog - By: Jason Poston Green Frog - By: Jason Poston Green Frog - By: Wayne Fidler
Green Frog - By: Wayne Fidler Green Frog - By: Wayne Fidler Green Frog - By: Wayne Fidler
Green Frog - By: Jeff Hankey Green Frog - By: Jeff Hankey Green Frog - By: Jeff Hankey
Green Frog - By: Jeff Hankey Green Frog - By: Bob Hamilton Green Frog - By: Bob Hamilton
Tadpoles
Green Frog - By: Kyle Loucks
Eggs

Range Map:

References:

  • Hulse, C. and McCoy C. J. and Ellen Censky ,1998. Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast. 164-167pp.

Photo Credits:

  • Wayne Fidler
  • Jeff Hankey
  • Bob Hamilton
  • Jaon Poston
  • Kyle Loucks