Frogs and Toads of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Frogs

True Frog family – Ranidae

Green Frog (Rana clamitans)

The Green Frog is only found in Newfoundland. They are a medium to large sized frog. 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.

The Mink Frog is only found in Labrador. The Mink Frog gets its name after the smell it produces when being handled. They spend most of their time near and in lakes, ponds, and stream. The Mink Frog has a marbled look to it compared to the other frogs. They have an absent dorsal ridge or barely one.

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. The Northern Leopard Frog has a complete dorsal ridge. Its found only in Labrador.

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. Its found only in the mainland.

Toads

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.