are a phenomenal part of the animal kingdom. Unlike other animals, amphibians have the ability to breathe in both water and air.
Toothed Frog
They spend the ten years they live in the Florida everglades, using there brown color to blend in with the swamp floor. they are opportunistic eaters, meaning they will eat anything they can find, usually an insect of some sort.
Despite it’s name this frog is not “toothed” but has sharp pointed gums.
Everglade Frog
Basic Information
Scientific name: Lithobates paludicola
Classification: Amphibian
Family: Hylidae
Lifespan: typically 8-10 years
Average size: 3 inches(7.62 cm)
Diet: Carnivore
Status: Critically endangered
Did you know
They are so rare only sketches of them exist
God’s gifts
God gave amphibians many gifts to help them survive
And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures," Genesis 1:20
The Everglade frog has very good eyesight, strong limbs for swimming, and an interesting adaptation for egg laying. And of course the ability to live on land and water.
Habitat
They are endemic to the Florida everglades, living in swampy moist areas where there are plenty of dense trees, and damp air.