Frogs and Toads in Prince Edward Island, Canada

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There aren’t many frogs or toads here but here they are.

Frogs in Prince Edward Island

True Frog Family – Ranidae

All the frogs in the province are from the true frog family – Ranidae.

Green Frog (Rana clamitans)

The Green Frog is a medium to large sized frog that is either green, brown, or a mix of green and brown in color. They can be commonly found near pretty much any water body such as ponds, lakes, or streams. Once the males of the species reach sexual maturity, their throats turn bright yellow. Best way to tell them apart from other true frogs below is the dorsal ridge on its back does not go all the way down its back.

Northern Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens)

The Northern Leopard Frog is a medium to large species of semi aquatic species of frog. They vary in color from dark brown to slim green with fairly large spots all over their body.

Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica)

The Wood Frog is a small to medium sized frog. They vary in color from brown, silver, or red and they have dark “raccoon” eyes. When winter comes, the Wood Frog can freeze completely solid and then unthaw in spring. They start to breed once the ice is off the ponds in late March / early April. After breeding season, they are often found in the woods, far away from any water bodies.

Toads

True Toad Family – Bufonidae

There is only one toad in the province and its a member of the true toad family – Bufonidae.

American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)

The American Toad is a medium sized toad with rough warty skin that’s primary brown in color but can have some black, gray, or red coloration. The toads can be found pretty much anywhere including urban areas. They are poisonous but can be held by people without problems. Just wash your hands after. Try not to let your dogs eat them or your dogs could become ill. The American Toad is the only toad in the whole province