SCIENTIFIC NAME
Lithobates clamitans
DESCRIPTION
Green frogs are relatively large frogs, 6 - 9 cm in length. They can be distinguished from the similar bullfrog by the ridges that run down each side of their back. To determine the sex of the green frog, look at its eardrum - if it is significantly larger than its eye it's a male, if it's the same size as its eye, it's a female. During the breeding season, you can also tell the males by their yellow throats.
RANGE
The Green frog can be found throughout Canada.
HABITAT
Tolerant of a wide range of habitats, green frogs can be found even in urban areas provided there is a permanent source of water. Their preference is for the weedy areas of warm ponds, lakes, and shallow marshes. Farm ponds are generally ideal habitat for green frogs as they tend to be deep enough to provide a year-round water supply that doesn't freeze to the bottom in winter.
DIET
Green frogs are primarily carnivores and eat a wide variety of insects and other invertebrates from both land and water, such as slugs, snails, crayfish, spiders, flies, caterpillars, butterflies, and moths.