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Frog (Pickerel)

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Rana palustris
Frog (Pickerel)

Range

They are found in the eastern part of southern Canada and the U.S.

Habitat

They live in rivers, streams, ponds, lakes and wetlands.

Body Traits

They are about 3 inches long and are bronze-colored with rough squares of dark color covering their body.

Habits

They stay in or close to the water their whole lives.

Diet

They eat insects and other small animals in the water.

Predators

They are eaten by birds, snapping turtles, bigger frogs, and any other meat-eating pond animal.

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Reproduction

Males call in the spring to attract a mate. The female lays thousands of eggs.

Frog (Pickerel)
Frog (Pickerel)

Classification

 Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Ranidae
Genus: Rana
Species: R. palustris

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