Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Anura · Ranidae
About
Lithobates sylvaticus or Rana sylvatica, commonly known as the wood frog, is a frog species that has a broad distribution over North America, extending from the boreal forest of the north to the southern Appalachians, with several notable disjunct populations including lowland eastern North Carolina. The wood frog has garnered attention from biologists because of its freeze tolerance, relatively great degree of terrestrialism, interesting habitat associations, and relatively long-range movements.
Fun Fact
Wood frogs survive winter by literally freezing solid — their hearts stop, their blood stops flowing, and over 60% of their body water becomes ice, yet they thaw and hop away in spring.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat a variety of small, forest-floor invertebrates, with a diet primarily consisting of insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance