NORTHERN RED-LEGGED FROG
Rana aurora
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Table Of Contents
- Description
- Life History
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution and Habitat
- Conservation
- Trends and Threats
- Relevance
- Relation to Humans
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Comments
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Description
Adult R. Aurora range from 4.4 to 8.4 cm in length, with females significantly larger than males (Stebbins 1985; Hayes and Miyamoto 1984). The abdomen and underside of hind legs is characterized by a red or pinkish color, often set on a yellowish ground color (Stebbins 1985). Back is a brown, gray, olive, or reddish color, often with may small black flecks and irregular dark splotches, in some individuals forming a network of black lines (Stebbins 1985). Dorsolateral folds are prominent. Tadpoles range in length from 14 to 80 mm, and are a dark brown or olive, marked with darker spots (Storer 1925).
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