Fauna
Amphibian

Wood Frog

Lithobates sylvaticus

The 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 →
Key facts
Diet & preyBeetles, 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
Classification
  1. OrderAnura
  2. FamilyRanidae
  3. GenusLithobates
  4. SpeciesLithobates sylvaticus
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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.
Related species

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Wetland Territory

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