FrogWatch Prince Edward Island Goals:<\/h3>\n\n- encourage community members of all ages to take an interest in their local environment<\/li>\n
- collect data on the distribution of amphibian species across the province<\/li>\n
- provide a fun and educational opportunity to promote the importance of wetlands and wetland species<\/li>\n
- contribute to data on global climate changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Happy Listening!<\/h5>\nLearn about the Frogs of Prince Edward Island<\/h2>\n
Data provided by the Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\n\nAmerican Toad<\/h4>\n
Scientific name:<\/strong> Anaxyrus\u00a0americanus<\/p>\nClassification:<\/strong> Toad<\/p>\nDescription:<\/strong> The American Toad is a large, squat toad with warty brown, reddish or olive skin and variously coloured spots and skin glands. There is often a light line down the middle of the back. It is distinguished from other toads by its long parotid glands which do not touch its prominent cranial crests. Maximum adult size is 11 cm.<\/p>\nLearn more…<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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\n![\"Spring](\"\/frogwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/pseudacris_crucifer.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n\nSpring Peeper<\/h4>\n
Scientific name:<\/strong> Pseudacris crucifer<\/p>\nClassification:<\/strong> Treefrog<\/p>\nDescription:<\/strong> The Spring Peeper is a typical treefrog being small, with enlarged toe pads and varying in colour from tan to gray. It is distinguished from other treefrogs by a dark X on the back. These tiny frogs reach no more than 3 cm.<\/p>\nLearn more…<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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\n![\"Green](\"\/frogwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/07\/Green-Frog-Nicole-Richards.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n\nGreen Frog<\/h4>\n
Scientific name:<\/strong> Rana clamitans<\/p>\nClassification:<\/strong> True frog<\/p>\nDescription:<\/strong> The Green Frog is a large, true frog with large, distinct tympanum and prominent dorsolateral ridges. It may be green, bronze or brown, or a combination but is typically green on the upper lip. The belly is white with darker lines or spots. There may be some irregular spotting on the back. It is distinguished from other frogs in that the dorsolateral ridges run only partway down the back and do not reach the groin. The hind legs have dark bars. Males have a bright yellow throat. Maximum adult size is 10 cm.<\/p>\nLearn more…<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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\n![\"Leopard](\"\/frogwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/rana_pipiens.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n\nLeopard Frog<\/h4>\n
Scientific name:<\/strong> Rana pipiens<\/p>\nClassification:<\/strong> True Frog<\/p>\nDescription:<\/strong> A green or brown frog with large, light-edged spots. Leopard Frogs also have prominent light-coloured dorsolateral ridges and a white belly. They can grow to over 10 cm body length but this is quite rare. Adults are usually 5-8 cm.<\/p>\nLearn more…<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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\n![\"Pickerel](\"\/frogwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/rana_palustris.jpg\")
<\/a><\/div>\n\nPickerel Frog<\/h4>\n
Scientific name:<\/strong> Lithobates\u00a0sylvaticus<\/p>\nClassification:<\/strong> True Frog<\/p>\nDescription:<\/strong> This is a moderate sized, true frog with smooth tan skin. It has prominent yellow dorsolateral ridges and bright yellow on the belly and undersides of the hind legs. It is distinguished from other frogs by the parallel rows of dark, squarish spots down the back. Adults can grow to almost 9 cm.<\/p>\n
Happy Listening!<\/h5>\nLearn about the Frogs of Prince Edward Island<\/h2>\n
Data provided by the Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scientific name:<\/strong> Anaxyrus\u00a0americanus<\/p>\n Classification:<\/strong> Toad<\/p>\n Description:<\/strong> The American Toad is a large, squat toad with warty brown, reddish or olive skin and variously coloured spots and skin glands. There is often a light line down the middle of the back. It is distinguished from other toads by its long parotid glands which do not touch its prominent cranial crests. Maximum adult size is 11 cm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scientific name:<\/strong> Pseudacris crucifer<\/p>\n Classification:<\/strong> Treefrog<\/p>\n Description:<\/strong> The Spring Peeper is a typical treefrog being small, with enlarged toe pads and varying in colour from tan to gray. It is distinguished from other treefrogs by a dark X on the back. These tiny frogs reach no more than 3 cm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scientific name:<\/strong> Rana clamitans<\/p>\n Classification:<\/strong> True frog<\/p>\n Description:<\/strong> The Green Frog is a large, true frog with large, distinct tympanum and prominent dorsolateral ridges. It may be green, bronze or brown, or a combination but is typically green on the upper lip. The belly is white with darker lines or spots. There may be some irregular spotting on the back. It is distinguished from other frogs in that the dorsolateral ridges run only partway down the back and do not reach the groin. The hind legs have dark bars. Males have a bright yellow throat. Maximum adult size is 10 cm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scientific name:<\/strong> Rana pipiens<\/p>\n Classification:<\/strong> True Frog<\/p>\n Description:<\/strong> A green or brown frog with large, light-edged spots. Leopard Frogs also have prominent light-coloured dorsolateral ridges and a white belly. They can grow to over 10 cm body length but this is quite rare. Adults are usually 5-8 cm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scientific name:<\/strong> Lithobates\u00a0sylvaticus<\/p>\n Classification:<\/strong> True Frog<\/p>\n Description:<\/strong> This is a moderate sized, true frog with smooth tan skin. It has prominent yellow dorsolateral ridges and bright yellow on the belly and undersides of the hind legs. It is distinguished from other frogs by the parallel rows of dark, squarish spots down the back. Adults can grow to almost 9 cm.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nAmerican Toad<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nSpring Peeper<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nGreen Frog<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nLeopard Frog<\/h4>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nPickerel Frog<\/h4>\n
![\"Wood](\"\/frogwatch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/rana_sylvatica.jpg\")
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