Northern Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans melanota

Common Name:	Northern Green Frog
Scientific Name:	Lithobates clamitans melanota (formerly Rana clamitans melanota)
Etymology:
Genus:	Lithobates is Greek, Litho means "A stone", bates means "One that walks or haunts"
Species:	clamitans is Latin meaning "loud calling"
Average Length:	2.3 - 3.5 in. (5.7 - 9 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
Record length:	4.3 in. (10.8 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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