North American Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
About the North American Green Frog
The green frog (Lithobates clamitans or Rana clamitans) is a species of frog native to the eastern half of the United States and Canada. The two subspecies are the bronze frog and the northern green frog.
Key Facts
- Very commonly spotted - over 169,030 observations recorded!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the North American Green Frog?
The scientific name of the North American Green Frog is Lithobates clamitans.
How many North American Green Frog sightings have been recorded?
169,030 observations of the North American Green Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.
169,030
observations on iNaturalist
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