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Amphibians
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
- Diet
- Insectivore
- Lifespan
- 3 years
- Weight
- 0.008 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) is a insectivore species found in North American forests. It typically lives 3 years, weighing around 0.008 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the wood frog: Wood frogs can survive being frozen solid in winter.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.