Researched by: Tawney and Daniel
Wood Frog
rana sylvatica
Description
Their size ranges from 1 3/8-3
1/4 inches. Their color is pink, tan, or dark brown with a light
strip on upper jaw, and sometimes a light line down middle of
back.
Habitat
They live in moist woodlands in eastern areas, open grasslands in western, and tundra in the far north.
Diet and Feeding Habits
They eat small insects such as: Bugs, flies,
mosquitoes, and other small insects.
Breeding Habits and offspring
The wood frog is an explosive breeder. Swarms
of parsley fertilized eggs within 1-2 days, then they disappear
in the surrounding country.
Extinct and Population
This species is rare in Missouri. We don't know
the exact population.
Significant Findings
Its voice is a series of short raspy quacks. It
thrives better in cold weather. They also hide in the winter and
are active during the day. The weather isn't appropriate for them
to live in our climate that's why they're rare.
Questions and Answers
1. Are there any known fairy tales about your animal?
Yes, The frog Prince and Kermit the frog.
2. What is the average life span of your animal?
2-3 years if their lucky.
3. What is the primary and secondary food of your animal?
Bugs and some algae.
4. What threatens the life of your animal?
Humans and other animals.
5. What has been done to protect your animal?
The National Conservation have a program to protect animals
and the Wood Frog is one of them.
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Last Updated 23 februari 1998 by Marionville Public Schools