Northern Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 7,419
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Northern red-legged frogs (Rana aurora) are an amphibian species in the true frog family. They have greenish- to reddish-brown skin, red hind legs, dark spots across their backs, and dark facial masks. As a member of the genus Rana, this species is considered a true frog, with characteristic smooth skin and a narrow waist.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Northern red-legged frog”.