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Common Name: Bullfrog Scientific Name: Rana Catesbeiana Description: The bullfrog is the largest of all New York frogs. It grows to about 4 to 7 inches. Its color is a drab green color. Habitat: These large frogs are commonly found in swamps and lakes throughout New York. Reproduction: Bullfrogs lay eggs in spreading masses across the waters of swamps and lakes. |
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Common Name: Salamander Scientific Name:Ambystoma Maculatum Description: Salamanders are nocturnal amphibians. They are the only amphibians with tails. Habitat: Some salamanders live their whole lives in the water while some only go to the water only to lay eggs. Reproduction: The eggs have a jelly- like coating on them and are laid singularly or in small clumps on or near plants. |
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Common Name: Green Frog Scientific Name: Rana clamitans melanota Description: The green frog is smaller than the bullfrog. It only grows to about 2-4 inches. Its throat is a greenish yellow color. Habitat: These frogs are commonly found in almost all lakes and swamps throughout New York. Reproduction: Green Frogs are solitary, laying its eggs in spreading surface masses. |
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