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List Of Amphibians Of Florida
This list of amphibians of Florida includes species native to or documented in the U.S. state of Florida. Amphibians Tongueless frogs (Pipidae) * African clawed frog - introduced Tree frogs ( Hylidae) * Pine Barrens tree frog * American green tree frog * Barking tree frog * Squirrel tree frog * Ornate chorus frog * Northern cricket frog * Southern chorus frog * Southern cricket frog * Upland chorus frog * Pine woods tree frog * Cope's gray tree frog * Spring peeper * Bird-voiced tree frog * Gray tree frog * Little grass frog True frogs ( Ranidae) * American bullfrog * Bronze frog * Carpenter frog * Florida bog frog * Gopher frog * Pig frog * '' Rana clamitans'' - locally called "green frog" * River frog * Southern leopard frog Rain frogs ( Eleutherodactylidae) * Greenhouse frog - introduced True toads ( Bufonidae) * Southern toad * Fowler's toad * Oak toad * Cane toad - introduced/invasive American spadefoot toads ( Scaphiopodidae) * Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyla Gratiosa UMFS 2014 2
''Hyla'' is a genus of frogs in the tree frog family Hylidae. As traditionally defined, it was a wastebasket genus with more than 300 species found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and across the Americas. After a major revision of the family most of these have been moved to other genera so that ''Hyla'' now only contains 17 extant (living) species from Europe, northern Africa and Asia. The earliest known fossil member of this genus is †''Hyla swanstoni'' from the Eocene of Saskatchewan, Canada, but its designation to ''Hyla'' happened before the major revision, meaning that its position needs confirmation. The genus was established by Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti in 1768. It was named after Hylas in Greek mythology, the companion of Hercules. The name is unusual in that – though Laurenti knew that Hylas was male – the name is unambiguously treated in the feminine grammatical gender for reasons unknown. The etymology of the name is also often incorrectly given as being derived from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cope's Gray Tree Frog
Cope's gray treefrog (''Dryophytes chrysoscelis'') is a species of treefrog found in the United States. It is almost indistinguishable from the gray treefrog ('' Dryophytes versicolor''), and shares much of its geographic range. Both species are variable in color, mottled gray to gray-green, resembling the bark of trees. These are treefrogs of woodland habitats, though they will sometimes travel into more open areas to reach a breeding pond. The only readily noticeable difference between the two species is the mating call — Cope's has a faster-paced and slightly higher-pitched call than ''D. versicolor''. In addition, ''D. chrysoscelis'' is reported to be slightly smaller, more arboreal, and more tolerant of dry conditions than ''D. versicolor''.Martof, B. S., et al. (1980). ''Amphibians and Reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia''. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press. . Taxonomy Edward Drinker Cope described the species in 1880. The specific name, ''chrysoscelis'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Frog
The river frog (''Lithobates heckscheri'') is a species of aquatic frog in the family Ranidae. It is endemic to the southeastern United States. Its natural habitats are temperate rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss. Taxonomy Historically, the river frog has been known as ''Rana heckscheri'' but was placed in the genus '' Lithobates'' by Frost et al., 2006, this being a separate genus of ranid frogs that included most of the North American frogs traditionally included in the genus ''Rana''. This change has proved controversial, and some authorities treat ''Lithobates'' as a subgenus of ''Rana'', with the river frog's scientific name being written ''Rana (Lithobates) heckscheri''. Description The river frog is a very large species with adults commonly between in length. The skin is rough and wrinkled but there are no dorso-lateral ridges as there are in the green frog (''Lithobates clamitans''). The back is some sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rana Clamitans
''Lithobates clamitans'' or ''Rana clamitans'', commonly known as the green frog, is a species of frog native to eastern North America. The two subspecies are the bronze frog and the northern green frog. These frogs, as described by their name, typically have varying degrees of green heads. These frogs display significant acts of territoriality, with males being the primary actors. Male green frogs use this technique against other male frogs in addition to other intruders that might have interest in nearing their territory. Territoriality also plays a role in mating, as females favor males who are strong in this field and exhibit strong mating calls. Male green frogs use four different types of breeding calls to attract potential female mates. Predators that attack green frog’s eggs include bugs such as beetles, water bugs, and water scorpions. Adult frogs are typically threatened by several types of birds. Taxonomy ''Lithobates clamitans'' is a member of the true frog famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gopher Frog
The gopher frog (''Lithobates capito'') is a species of frog in the family Ranidae, endemic to the south-eastern United States. It primarily inhabits the threatened sandhill communities, flatwoods, and scrub in the Atlantic coastal plain, where it is usually found near ponds. Subspecies Its two subspecies include the Carolina gopher frog (''L. c. capito''), and Florida gopher frog (''L. c. aesopus''). The dusky gopher frog ''(L. sevosus)'' had previously been considered a subspecies, but was elevated to species status in 2001. Conservation status Its primary threats include loss of habitat and fire suppression. It is entirely dependent upon small vernal pools for its annual reproduction.Richter, S. C., Young, J. E., Johnson, G. N., and Seigel, R. A. (2003). Stochastic variation in reproductive success of a rare frog, Rana sevosa: implications for conservation and for monitoring amphibian populations. Biological Conservation 111: 171–7. These pools in pine flatwoods Flatwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florida Bog Frog
The Florida bog frog (''Lithobates okaloosae'') is a rare species of frog found only in western Florida. Distribution The Florida bog frog inhabits a total area of less than 20 km2 (7.7 mi2). It is found in shallow ponds or creeks along tributaries of the East Bay, Shoal and Yellow Rivers in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties in Florida. About 90% of its range lies within Eglin Air Force Base, so the major threat to this species originates from human activity disturbing their natural habitat. The base is working with Florida Fish and Wildlife The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is a Florida government agency founded in 1999 and headquartered in Tallahassee. It manages and regulates the state's fish and wildlife resources, and enforces related laws. Officers ar ... to protect the bog frog, which has shown some tolerance to intrusion. Description This species ranges from in snout to vent length (SVL), with females being a few mil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carpenter Frog
The carpenter frog (''Lithobates virgatipes'') is a species of true frog found on coastal plain of the Atlantic coast of the United States between central New Jersey and northeastern Florida. Identification Carpenter frogs are distinguished by their all brown color with two yellow stripes on each side of the back. Their tail is gray in color and their underside is normally white or yellow. Unlike other frogs the webbing on their toes does not reach the longest toe. Carpenter frogs are recognized by their call which resembles a carpenter hammering, which gives them their name. They have ectothermic, heterothermic and bilateral symmetry. The frog's throat pouch is spherical shaped when inflated. Full grown frogs are medium-sized 4.1-6.6 centimeters. Habitat The carpenter frog is found in the Atlantic coastal plains in the United States. From the pine barrens of New Jersey to the bottom of Georgia, the carpenter frog makes its home. The frog is also found, but not common, in Flori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronze Frog
The bronze frog (''Lithobates clamitans clamitans'') is a subspecies of ''Lithobates clamitans'' found in the southeastern region of North America. Description The bronze frog grows up to 2–4 in (5.4–10.2 cm). Distinguishing characteristics include a bronze to brownish body, a white belly with dark, irregular blotches, and a bright-green upper lip and nose. Males may have yellowish throats. Bronze frogs are smooth-skinned, like all true frogs. They have long hind legs with webbed toes. Two dorsolateral folds begin behind the eye and runs two-thirds the length of body. The tympanum (ear disc) is larger in males. Behavior Bronze frogs are nocturnal and solitary. They remain under cover, in logs and crevices, most of the time. Male bronze frogs court females with a distinct call. Researchers agree that the mating call of the bronze frog sounds like someone plucking a loose banjo string. Named for its body color, the bronze frog may be difficult to find until warm, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Bullfrog
The American bullfrog (''Lithobates catesbeianus''), often simply known as the bullfrog in Canada and the United States, is a large true frog native to eastern North America. It typically inhabits large permanent water bodies such as swamps, ponds, and lakes. Bullfrogs can also be found in man made habitats such as pools, koi ponds, canals, ditches and culverts. The bullfrog gets its name from the sound the male makes during the breeding season, which sounds similar to a bull bellowing. The bullfrog is large and is commonly eaten throughout its range, especially in the southern United States where they are plentiful. Their presence as a food source has led to bullfrogs being distributed around the world outside of their native range. Bullfrogs have been introduced into the Western United States, South America, Western Europe, China, Japan, and southeast Asia. In these places they are invasive species due to their voracious appetite and the large number of eggs they produce, havi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Grass Frog
The little grass frog (''Pseudacris ocularis'') is a species of chorus frog endemic to the Southeastern United States. It is currently the smallest North American anuran and occurs in a wide variety of ephemeral and semi-permanent wetlands. Description ''P. ocularis'' is the smallest frog in North America North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entirely within the Western Hemisphere. It is bordered to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the southeast by South America and the Car ..., only reaching a maximum head-body length of 19 mm (0.75 in). It is normally pale brown, but can have a green or pink tinge. This species is further characterized by a variable dark stripe which runs through each of the frog's eyes and down the sides of its body. The Latin term ''ocularis'' translates to "of the eye" in reference to this bold ocular stripe. Habitat & Feeding This species occurs in a wide variet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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