Frogs and Toads of New Brunswick, Canada
Frogs
True Frog Family – Ranidae
Green Frog (Rana clamitans)
The Green Frog’s dorsal ridge is incomplete but runs most of the way down its back.
The Mink Frog does not have a dorsal ridge or its barely present.
The Northern Leopard Frog has circular spots over its body while the Pickeral Frog has more square like dots.
The Wood Frog has a dark mask around its face.
Tree Frog Family – Hylidae
The Eastern Gray Tree Frog has yellow coloration on its hind legs. Its the largest frog tree frog in the province.
The Spring Peeper has an X shape marked on its back. Its call is one of the first signs of spring.
Toads
True Toad Family – Bufonidae
The American Toad is the only toad in the whole province.
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