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The northern green frog (''Lithobates clamitans melanota'') is a subspecies of the green frog, ''
Adult green frogs attain a snout-vent length (excluding the hind legs) of 5.5 to 9 cm (2.25 to 3.5 in). The ground color is green or brownish-green. Where the green back and sides fade into the white belly and chest, some black mottling may occur. Some individuals may have light-gray mottling on the chest. The most prominent feature is the pair of dorsolateral folds extending from behind the tympanic membranes to just beyond halfway down the back. The male's single vocal sac is internal. When it calls, the throat swells, but the vocal sac is not visible.
Green Frog
Canadian Biodiversity Web Site
Nova Scotia Frogs
Green Frog
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Lithobates 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, ...
''. It is native to the northeastern North America and has been introduced to British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
. Its mating call sounds like the single note of a plucked banjo. It is also quite common in the pet trade.
Description
Adult green frogs attain a snout-vent length (excluding the hind legs) of 5.5 to 9 cm (2.25 to 3.5 in). The ground color is green or brownish-green. Where the green back and sides fade into the white belly and chest, some black mottling may occur. Some individuals may have light-gray mottling on the chest. The most prominent feature is the pair of dorsolateral folds extending from behind the tympanic membranes to just beyond halfway down the back. The male's single vocal sac is internal. When it calls, the throat swells, but the vocal sac is not visible.
Habitat
The northern green frog dwells in marshes, swamps, ponds, lakes, springs, and other aquatic environments. It is active both day and night.Canadian Biodiversity Web Site
In Captivity
Northern Green frogs are kept as common pets among the pet trade, although they're mislabeled as bullfrogs. A 10 gallon half land/half water aquarium or woodland terrarium is suitable for one frog, two or more frogs will require a larger space to reduce stress and competition. Crickets, night crawlers and meal worms are sufficient in proving an adequate diet. And a routine cleaning water in the tank or the water bowl changed once a week to reduce parasites and diseases, and if tap water is used it should be treated or tested to remove harmful metals and ammonia. On average, in captivity, they live for 10 years.References
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Nova Scotia Frogs
Green Frog
Natural Resources Canada {{Taxonbar, from=Q1284509 Amphibians of Canada Amphibians of the United States Lithobates Taxa named by Constantine Samuel Rafinesque