Northern Green Frog
Northern green frog is a subspecies of frog found in northeastern North America. The frog is mainly nocturnal, although it is sometimes active during the day. It is solitary except during the breeding season. The creature is known to possess excellent eyesight and hearing.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Ranidae |
| Genus | Lithobates |
| Species | Lithobates clamitans |
| Scientific Name | Lithobates clamitans melanota |
| Size | 5.5 to 9 cm (2.25 to 3.5 in) |
| Color | Green or brownish-green ground color with white belly and chest; black to light-gray mottling may occur |
| Distribution | Northeastern North America (native); British Columbia (introduced) |
| Habitat | Streams, Springs, swamps, edges of ponds and lakes |
| Diet | Insects, mollusks, crustaceans, fish, other frogs |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter under water or underground |
| Predators | Birds, snakes, other frogs |
| Breeding Season | Early spring to late August |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Around 3000 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 3 to 7 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | 3 to 22 months |
| Reproductive Age | 1 to 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 10 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 12th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
