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Crawfish Frog

Lithobates areolatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Ranidae ›Genus: Lithobates

About

The crawfish frog (Lithobates areolatus) is a medium-sized species of frog native to the prairies and grasslands of the central United States. It gets its name because it inhabits the burrows of crayfish for most of the year. They have defined golden or black circles all over their body.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crawfish Frog?
The scientific name of Crawfish Frog is Lithobates areolatus.
What kingdom does Crawfish Frog belong to?
Crawfish Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Crawfish Frog belong to?
Crawfish Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Crawfish Frog belong to?
Crawfish Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Crawfish Frog belong to?
Crawfish Frog belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Crawfish Frog belong to?
Crawfish Frog belongs to the family Ranidae.
What genus does Crawfish Frog belong to?
Crawfish Frog belongs to the genus Lithobates.