Amphibian · GBIF taxon 2427072
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticusThe Wood Frog is a brown or copper frog with a dark mask extending behind each eye. It breeds explosively in temporary woodland pools and survives winter by tolerating partial freezing of its body fluids.
Woodland FrogVernal PoolFreeze Tolerant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Beetles
- Spiders
- Worms
Predators
- Snakes
- Herons
- Small mammals
ThreatsWetland loss, road mortality, polluted runoff, disease, and warming climate
HabitatsMoist forest, tundra margins, bogs, and temporary woodland pools
Life spanCommonly about 4 to 5 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyRanidae
- SpeciesLithobates sylvaticus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not handle frogs or enter sensitive temporary breeding pools.
Responsible observation
- Mask: Look for the dark patch passing through each eye.
- Calls: Listen for ducklike notes near shallow spring pools.
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