Category: Amphibians

Ambystoma jeffersonianum Jeffersons Salamander

Ambystoma jeffersonianum

Posted by:admin Posted On:15 Aug 2024

Jeffersons Salamander Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Size: Adult Jefferson’s Salamanders typically measure between 4.5 to 7.0 inches (11.5 to 18 cm) in length. Coloration: They possess a dark, slate-gray to brownish body with lighter gray or blue flecks,

Rana sylvatica wood frog

Rana sylvatica

Posted by:admin Posted On:23 Jul 2024

Wood Frog Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Size: Adults typically range from 3.5 to 7.6 cm (1.4 to 3 inches) in length. Coloration: Usually brown, tan, or rust-colored with a distinctive dark mask extending from the nose through the

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander Plethodon cinereus

Plethodon cinereus

Posted by:admin Posted On:28 Jun 2024

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander Taxonomy Common Names by Region DescriptionThe Eastern Red-Backed Salamander is a small, lungless amphibian typically measuring between 2.3 to 5 inches in length. This species exhibits two distinct color morphs: the “red-backed” morph, characterized by a straight-edged


Lithobates clamitans melanota

Posted by:admin Posted On:10 May 2024

Northern green frog Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding: Lifecycle:

Acris blanchardi Blanchard’s Cricket Frog

Acris blanchardi

Posted by:admin Posted On:7 May 2024

Blanchard’s Cricket Frog Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Blanchard’s Cricket Frog is a small species of frog with a distinctive appearance: Known Range: Blanchard’s Cricket Frog is primarily found in: Diet: The diet of Blanchard’s Cricket Frog consists mainly

Acris blanchardi Blanchard’s Cricket Frog

Acris blanchardi

Posted by:admin Posted On:8 Apr 2024

Blanchard’s Cricket Frog Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Blanchard’s Cricket Frog (Acris blanchardi) is a small species of frog with a slender body and long legs, typical of tree frogs. They typically measure around 0.75 to 1.25 inches (1.9

Bufo Anaxyrus woodhousii Woodhouse's toad

Bufo Anaxyrus woodhousii

Posted by:admin Posted On:2 Apr 2024

Woodhouse’s toad Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Woodhouse’s toad (Anaxyrus woodhousii) is a medium-sized toad with a stout body and relatively short limbs. They typically have a grayish-brown or olive-green coloration with dark spots or blotches covering their bodies.

Cope's Gray Treefrog Hyla chrysoscelis

Hyla chrysoscelis

Posted by:admin Posted On:23 Mar 2024

Cope’s Gray Treefrog Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Cope’s Gray Treefrog is a small arboreal amphibian characterized by its mottled gray or greenish-gray skin with dark markings. It has large toe pads that aid in climbing and adhesive abilities.