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Columbia Spotted Frog
The interesting thing about the Columbia Spotted Frog (Rana luteiventris) is they have webbing on their hind feet making them excellent swimmers. Found at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, British Columbia, Canada. Ramsar site no. 649.
The Columbia spotted frog is a North American species of frog. It is green to brown in color with spots on the dorsal surface. The belly and upper lip are white in color. Individuals can be distinguished from other ''Rana'' species by their shorter back legs, narrow snout, and upturned eyes. Since they spend most of their time in the water, they also have more webbing in their hind feet than similar species. Although not threatened, this animal has been studied as a model species for the effects.. more
