Lithobates clamitans

Characteristics

Green frogs despite their name can appear in a variety of colors, but most commonly green. Green frogs can be difficult to distinguish from Bullfrogs as they share many characteristics and comes down to small details to differentiate them. They typically display dorsal ridges which are folds of skin that extend from the head, down the body along the back of the frog, running parallel to each other.

Call

The call resembles that of someone plucking a banjo string

Listen to the call here

Status

Not Listed (Nova Scotia)

Habitat

Can be found in most water bodies and prefer vegetated waters. 

Range

Can be found throughout mainland Nova Scotia, and unlike Bullfrogs occur throughout Cape Breton as well.