Green Frog

Description:

The green frog is the second largest frog in Minnesota, second only to the bullfrog. Don't let its name fool you--some green frogs are actually brown, bronze, or bluish instead of green. This fist-sized frog has two ridges down its back. The young may have black spots. The males have large tympanums (the round structures directly behind the eye). Size: 2 3/8 - 3 1/2 inches (6-9 cm) Color: Coloration is similar to the bullfrog but may be more brown than green. Unlike bullfrogs, the dorsolateral fold is typically present in green frogs. Usually there is dark mottling under legs and head. Skin is smooth or finely granular.

Habitat:

Breeding habitat: Breeds in permanent bodies of water. Summer habitat: This highly aquatic species is often associated with streams and ditches, although it also inhabits shallow water of lakes and ponds. Winter habitat: Aquatic, often in streams and ditches.