Mink Frog
Mink frog is a medium-sized species of frog found in the United States and Canada. The frog is so named due to its scent which smells like mink. The creature is mainly aquatic.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Ranidae |
| Genus | Lithobates |
| Scientific Name | Lithobates septentrionalis |
| Other Names | North frog |
| Size | Up to 4.8 to 7.6 cm (1.9 to 3.0 in) |
| Color | Green upper surface with darker green and brown blotches; cream, yellow, or white belly; the throat of males are bright yellow while throat of the females are white; pale-colored underside with bright green lips |
| Distribution | United States and Canada |
| Habitat | Lakes, rivers, ponds, pools, streams, bogs, ditches |
| Diet | Spiders, beetles, snails, other invertebrates |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | American bullfrogs, other amphibians, raccoons, snakes, herons, fish |
| Breeding Season | Late May to early August |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 500 to 4000 eggs |
| Metamorphosis Period | 1 to 2 years |
| Reproductive Age | Male: 1 year of age
Female: 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 5 or 6 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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