Columbia Spotted Frog
Rana luteiventris
Habitat 3
Prefer permanent ponds, lakes and rivers; generally near the water’s edge. Breeding sites in Yukon are usually shallow, dished- shaped depressions surrounding ponds that have been ooded by spring snowmelt. Hibernate under water; cannot tolerate freezing, so ponds must be well insulated by snow.
Distribution 3
Yukon: Bennett Lake drainage of extreme southwest, and in the Hyland River and Irons Creek region of the southeast.
North America: Extreme southeast Alaska to western Alberta, northern Wyoming and Utah, central Nevada to the Paci c Coast in Oregon and Washington.
Distinguishing Features 3
A much larger and stouter frog than the Wood Frog, up to 7 cm snout / vent length and up to 50 grams. It is generally olive brown to golden brown with large distinctive black spots and raised bumps on its back, and light coloured jaw stripe. Its underside is creamy white and generally has salmon pink or red colouration on its groin and back legs.
Sources and Credits
- (c) Todd Pierson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/twpierson/5692107558/
- (c) Keaton Wilson, some rights reserved (CC BY), http://www.flickr.com/photos/41910374@N03/3864418353
- (c) L.G. Johanson, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
More Info
iNaturalist.ca Map
| Animal | Amphibian |
|---|---|
| Color | brown, green, white |
