Frogs and Toads of Saskatchewan, Canada

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Frog

True Frog family – Ranidae

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.

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.  It is found throughout the province.

Tree Frog family – Hylidae

Boreal Chorus Frog (Pseudacris maculata)

The Boreal Chorus Frog is a small sized Chorus Frog, ranging from brown, red, tan, to olive in color. It has three lines that run down its back. They are the only tree frog in the province.

Toad

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. The American Toad cranial crest forms opposing L shapes. It is found throughout the province.

The Great Plains Toad is a medium sized toad with pairs of dark blotches down their back. The toads are brown, gray, or green in color. A white stripe down their back can be seen on some individuals. The toad has a V shaped cranial crest on their head with a boss (bump) in between the eyes.

Spadefoot Toad family – Scaphiopodidae

The Plains Spadefoot Toad is a small to medium sized toad that is gray, brown, or tan in color. They have elliptical, vertical pupils that are snake-like. The toad has a bony boss (bump between the eyes). Its spade has a round shape.