California Red Legged Frog
California red legged frog is a species of frog that is currently endemic to California, United States. It is the largest native frog in the western United States.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Ranidae |
| Genus | Rana |
| Scientific Name | Rana draytonii |
| Size | 4.4–14 cm (1.7–5.5 in) |
| Color | Brown, gray, olive, or reddish upper surface with black flecks and dark, non-uniform, light-centered blotches; a dark mask with a whitish border appears above the upper jaw, black and red or yellow spots or blotches in the groin; lower abdomen and the undersides of the hind legs are generally red |
| Distribution | California (United States) |
| Habitat | Dense, shrubby or emergent riparian vegetation close to deep, still or slow-moving waters |
| Diet | Insects, worms, spiders, vertebrates like small tree frogs and small mice |
| Hibernation Fact | Some population tend to hibernate |
| Predators | Birds, snakes, raccoons, egrets, cats, foxes, coyotes, American bullfrog |
| Breeding Season | November through April |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2000 to 5000 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 6 to 14 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | 3.5 to 7 months |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | In wild: 8 to 10 years
In captivity: 12 to 13 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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- Rana Draytonii
Published on April 16th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
