Mink Frog
Mink frog is a medium-sized species of frog found in the United States and Canada. The frog is so named due to its scent which smells like mink. The creature is mainly aquatic.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Ranidae |
Genus | Lithobates |
Scientific Name | Lithobates septentrionalis |
Other Names | North frog |
Size | Up to 4.8 to 7.6 cm (1.9 to 3.0 in) |
Color | Green upper surface with darker green and brown blotches; cream, yellow, or white belly; the throat of males are bright yellow while throat of the females are white; pale-colored underside with bright green lips |
Distribution | United States and Canada |
Habitat | Lakes, rivers, ponds, pools, streams, bogs, ditches |
Diet | Spiders, beetles, snails, other invertebrates |
Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
Predators | American bullfrogs, other amphibians, raccoons, snakes, herons, fish |
Breeding Season | Late May to early August |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 500 to 4000 eggs |
Metamorphosis Period | 1 to 2 years |
Reproductive Age | Male: 1 year of age
Female: 2 years of age |
Average Lifespan | Up to 5 or 6 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |