Frogs and Toads of Saskatchewan, Canada
Frog
True Frog family – Ranidae
The Wood Frog has a mask around its eyes. The colors of the wood frog varies from brown, silver, and red.
The Northern Leopard Frog has large black, defined spots all over its body. It is found throughout the province.
Tree Frog family – Hylidae
The Boreal Chorus Frog is the only tree frog in the province . It has three lines that run down its back.
Toad
True Toad family – Bufonidae
The American Toad cranial crest forms opposing L shapes. It is found throughout the province.
The Great Plains Toad’s cranial crest forms a V shape. It is found in the southwestern part of the province .
Spadefoot Toad family – Scaphiopodidae
The Plains Spadefoot toad is the only spadefoot toad in the province . Look at the rear foot of the toad and you will find a keratinized spade on it which no other toad or frog in the province has.
