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The American green tree frog became the state amphibian of Louisiana in 1997 [32] and of Georgia in 2005. [33] [34] American green tree frogs can also be used as bioindicators for aquatic contamination. Synthetic compounds such as polychlorinated biphenyls are found in many pesticides and pollute the green tree frog's aquatic habitats.
This species is a mid-sized true frog.Adult green frogs range from 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) in body length (snout to vent, excluding the hind legs). The typical body weight of this species is from 28 to 85 g (0.99 to 3.00 oz).
The Illinois chorus frog, a wetland amphibian, grows to a maximum length of 1.5 inches (3.8 cm).Its range is restricted to isolated sandy wetlands along the banks of the Mississippi River and a major tributary, the Illinois River.
The fauna of Illinois include a wide variety of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects (not listed). The state bird is the Northern cardinal. The state insect is the monarch butterfly. The state animal is the white-tailed deer. The state fish is the bluegill. The state fossil is the tully monster.
As many as 15 bullfrogs and/or green frogs may be taken daily. Hunters of both are required to hold a state fishing license unless they are young enough (under 16) not to be required.
This is a checklist of amphibians found in Northern America, based mainly on publications by the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. [1] [2] [3] The information about range and status of almost all of these species can be found also for example in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species site. [4]
Wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) are generally around 3 inches long with brown or grey bumpy skin.Their distinguishing features are a black ‘robber’s mask’ on their face and a green-yellow ...
The pickerel frog's poisonous secretions cannot stop all creatures; green frogs, bull frogs, northern water snakes, eastern ribbon snakes, and common garter snakes are their usual predators. [22] When threatened, pickerel frogs will jump into the water and dive to the bottom to escape predators like birds and snakes.