Ontario FrogWatch
Everything you need to know about Ontario's frogs, toads, turtles, snakes and salamanders. Northern ring-necked snake © Joe Crowley These species accounts include photos, characteristics, range maps, habitat, biology, threats, trends, status and protection of each native species found in Ontario.
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Amphibians (frogs, toads and salamanders) Photo credit: Rob Tervo Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander Endangered Photo credit: Michael Oldham Blanchard's Cricket Frog (Northern Cricket Frog) Extirpated Photo credit: Steve Reilly Eastern Tiger Salamander Extirpated Photo credit: Sam Brinker Fowler's Toad Endangered
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Article by James P. Bogart Updated by Joe Crowley Published Online August 5, 2008 Last Edited November 28, 2022 Frogs are amphibians belonging to the order Anura. Worldwide, frogs are the most numerous group of amphibians, with more than 5,000 living species. They are found on all continents except Antarctica.
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About Frogs. Each species of frog and toad has a unique call. Click here to learn how to identify the frogs in your province. Listen for Frogs and Toads in the Spring. In Ontario, for example, frogs and toads call from March through August. As a FrogWatch volunteer, you would monitor these calls from spring through to the end of June.
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#1. American Bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus Identifying Characteristics: Adult body lengths range from 9.1 to 15 cm. Coloration is typically olive green, with some individuals having gray or brown mottling or spots. Fully webbed back feet. The American Bullfrog is the largest frog in Ontario!
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But don't let the name "tree frog" fool you, as species from this family are not always arboreal but can be terrestrial and semi-aquatic too! Since tree frogs can be hard to observe, I have tried to include audio samples for each species. Listening is sometimes the BEST (or only) way to locate each species. 🙂. 2 Types of Tree Frogs in.
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Canada is home to many different frog species despite the harsh Winter climate. The vast majority of the frogs that can be found in Canada are located in South-Eastern provinces including Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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In Ontario, the pickerel frog is the frog species most similar in appearance to the northern leopard frog. The pickerel frog's spots are angular and usually arranged into two rows down the back, whereas the leopard frog's spots are rounded or oval and are in a more random pattern.
Wood Frog Reptiles & Amphibians in Ontario Ontario Nature
March 3, 2018 Adam Frogs and Toads of Ontario, Canada Frogs True Frog Family - Ranidae This slideshow requires JavaScript. American Bullfrog ( Rana catesbeiana) The American Bullfrog is the largest frog in the country. It does not have a dorsal ridge. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Green Frog ( Rana clamitans)
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The bullfrog ( Lithobates catesbeianus) is the largest frog in North America. The tadpoles of this species are noticeably larger than those of other species. Characteristics The bullfrog varies in colour from pale green to dark greenish brown above, is creamy white below and has variable dark mottling on the back or underside.
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Frogs and toads can be used as indicator species, because they are vulnerable to changes in the atmosphere, the land, or the water. Tracking changes in the geographic range, the beginning and ending of the calling season, and the population of frogs and toads in Canada can help us understand changes occurring in the environment.
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The gray treefrog is a true "tree frog": it can be found at the top of even the tallest trees. These frogs are rarely seen outside the breeding season. When they are not active, they hide in tree holes, under bark, in rotten logs, and under leaves and tree roots. Gray treefrogs overwinter under leaf litter and snow cover.
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The green frog ( Lithobates clamitans) is a large frog with large, distinct tympani (eardrums) and two prominent dorsolateral folds (folds of skin that run partly down the back). It may be green, bronze, brown or even blue, or a combination of colours, but typically is green on the upper lip.
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The western chorus frog ( Pseudacris triseriata) is small and smooth skinned, and varies in colour from green-grey to brown. A dark stripe runs through the eye and a white stripe along the upper lip. This species is distinguished from most other treefrogs by three dark stripes down the back.
Ontario FrogWatch
The American Bullfrog is the largest frog species found in Ontario. It is known for its large size, measuring up to 20 centimeters in length, and can weigh up to 0.7 kilograms. Their body is usually green or brown, with dark spots or blotches. They have a sturdy body and strong hind legs, which enable them to jump long distances. Habitat
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The wood frog ( Lithobates sylvaticus) may be reddish, tan or dark brown but always has a dark mask under and behind the eyes. Some individuals have a light line down the middle of the back. This species has a dark blotch on the chest near each front leg. The belly is white and may have some dark mottling.