OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Lithobates ("Rock climber") clamitans ("loud calling")
Adult Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans) at St Charles, Illinois, USA- August 2024
Featured Subspecies: Northern Green Frog - Lithobates clamitans melanota
Weight: 28-85g / Length: 5-10cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
A common species of frog found in the Eastern United States, they are an adaptable species capable of making use of various different bodies of water, and are moderately able to use suburban habitats. Male Green Frogs are sexually mature in their first year or life, while females take 2-3 years, although there have also been documented instances of them being able to switch sexes.
Related Species:
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Lithobates
SUBSPECIES: L. c. clamitans, L. c. melanota
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED STATES - Found in most of the Eastern Lower 48
- CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Seen in Illinois
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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