Lithobates sylvaticus [1] [3] or Rana sylvatica, [4] 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

Wood frogs are found in the United States throughout the forests of Alaska and the Northeast. They are found in smaller numbers as far south as Alabama and northwest into Idaho. Wood frogs are the only frogs that live north of the Arctic Circle.

Oct 6, 2022 · For the entire winter, the wood frog is like a lump of hard, frigid, icy stone carved in the shape of a frog. But it’s alive, in a state of suspended animation.

The wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus or Rana sylvatica) 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.

Wood frog, (Rana sylvatica), terrestrial frog (family Ranidae) of forests and woodlands. It is a cool-climate species that occurs from the northeastern quarter of the United States and throughout most of Canada to central and southern Alaska.

Wood frogs are the only frogs native to far northern parts of Alaska and Canada. Living so far north, they endure some of the most extreme temperatures of any amphibian or reptile. These frogs have adapted to survive the harsh winter conditions closer to the Arctic Circle.

May 27, 2024 · Wood frogs are commonly around 3 inches long and feature rust red, brown, grey, or tan skin with bumps. The most recognizable feature of the wood frog is the black “robber’s mask” on its face and the yellow to greenish-white belly with a stripe on its upper lip.

The wood frog is a medium-size frog (1.5 to 2.75 inches) that may be brown, gray, reddish or pinkish, with a distinct dark brown mask and prominent ridges running along each side. Females are larger and sometimes more colorful than males.

May 2, 2023 · Wood Frogs are a unique species of frogs known for their fascinating physical characteristics and ecological significance. These small amphibians are found in boreal forest ecosystems, which are critical habitats for various wildlife.

The wood frog is around three inches in length and is brown, rusty red, gray, or tan and it has bumpy skin. Its most recognizable feature is the black mask on its face that is often called a robber's mask. It has a yellow to greenish white belly and a light stripe on its upper lip.