True frogs is the common name for the frog family Ranidae. They have the widest distribution of any frog family. They are abundant throughout most of the world, occurring on all continents except Antarctica. The true frogs are present in North America, northern South America, Europe, Africa (including Madagascar), and Asia.

Rana (derived from Latin rana, meaning 'frog') is a genus of frogs commonly known as the Holarctic true frogs, pond frogs or brown frogs. Members of this genus are found through much of Eurasia and western North America.

6 days ago · In essence, the “true frog” designation points to a specific family within the broader frog world, unified by shared evolutionary traits and ecological roles. When we picture a quintessential frog, the image that comes to mind is likely a ranid, or “true frog.” Several key features set them apart:

Most true frogs are shades of greens or browns and blend in well with their surroundings. Those that live in the water, such as Roesel's green frog and Indian tiger frog, are commonly green to olive green in color, which matches well with their homes.

General information on true frogs in Minnesota with links to specific types: Bullfrog, Green Frog, Pickerel Frog, Northern Leopard Frog, Mink Frog, and Wood Frog.

Ranidae, family of wide-ranging frogs of the order Anura, containing several genera and more than 600 species. Representatives occur on every continent except Antarctica. Members of this group are referred to as the true frogs.

Petro­pe­detines tend to be small (less than 25 mm snout-vent length), ter­res­trial frogs with slightly warty skin. Ra­nines vary widely, with sizes rang­ing from 20 - 300 mm snout-vent length (at 300 mm, Con­raua go­liath, is the largest known frog).

There is only one species, the Australian wood frog, found in Australia. Rana is the only genus of this family found in the United States. True frogs have a bony breast bone, long legs, and webbed toes.

True frogs, characterized by their frog-like body shapes, possess several distinctive features, including robust hindlimbs and webbed toes, making them well-suited for both terrestrial and aquatic lifestyles.

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