Columbia Spotted Frog
The Columbia spotted frog, an active aquatic species is commonly found throughout North America. The male frog emits a song-like tone to attract the female for courtship and mating.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Ranidae |
Genus | Rana |
Scientific Name | Rana luteiventris |
Size | Around 3.5 in (8.89 cm) |
Color | Olive green, brown body with asymmetrical black patches all over the legs and back |
Distribution | Nevada, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and parts of British Columbia |
Habitat | Marshes, ponds, streams, and lakes |
Diet | Moths, wasps, grasshoppers, beetles, ants, mollusks, crustaceans, arachnids, arthropods, plants, and algae |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
Breeding Season | May-June |
Clutch Size | 1300 eggs |
Average Lifespan | 7-9 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on February 11th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 11th February 2019.