Photo of Green Frog

Green Frog


Scientific Name:

The scientific name for the Green Frog is Rana clamitans melanota

Tree Frog/True Frog/Toad:

True Frog

Where they're located in New Jersey: 

Green Frogs can be found throughout the state

Placement on Endangerment Scale: 

Least Concern (LC)

Physical Characteristics:

Green Frogs have coloring that can range from green to brown with some darker spots on the back. Adult males have a yellow throat while females have a white one. Green Frogs can grow to be 2-4 inches in length.

Preferred habitat:

Any body of fresh water