California red-legged frog
Rana aurora
Summary 6
The northern red-legged frog (Rana aurora) is a species of amphibian, whose range is the coastal region stretching from southwest British Columbia to southern Mendocino County in Northern California, and is protected in Oregon and California. As a member of the genus Rana, this species is considered a true frog, with characteristic smooth skin and a narrow waist. This frog requires still waters for breeding, and is rarely found at any great distance from its breeding...
Lifespan, longevity, and ageing 7
Maximum longevity: 15 years (wild)
Observations: Animals living in the north, also called Northern red-legged frogs, appear to develop slower, probably due to the colder water temperatures, and live longer. In California, maximum lifespan is probably around 10 years. Northern frogs also lay fewer eggs.
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- (c) anonymous, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://eol.org/media/3416265
- (c) anonymous, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://eol.org/media/3416266
- (c) anonymous, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://eol.org/media/3416267
- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rana_aurora
- (c) Joao Pedro de Magalhaes, some rights reserved (CC BY), http://eol.org/data_objects/164526
