Interesting Facts About the Carpenter Frog

Carpenter Frogs get their name for their call which sounds similar to a carpenter hammering. When there are multiple carpenter frogs calling, some say it resembles a bunch of workmen hammering away. Even if there is only one carpenter frog present, some say that it resembles two workmen hammering. Either way, their calls are famous for their hammering noise which is the reason why they have adopted the name "carpenter frog". Don't be mistaken though! The Carpenter Frog can make other calls although it is less identifiable.

The Carpenter Frogs are medium sized frogs which only grow up to about 3 inches. They are easily identifiable by their brown head, body and legs although you'd have to be quite observant in order to notice one sitting beside you due to their size. You will normally notice 4 stripes of yellow to a golden brown color that will go down their back. One of the most distinctive features of the Carpenter Frog which sets it apart from others is that it does not have webbing that will reach their longest toe, and does not have any dorsolateral folds. Their undersides, on the other hand, are a much lighter color that will contrast with their overall color. Normally, males and females of the Carpenter Frog will look similar although the males will have narrower heads than the females.

The Carpenter Frog can be found in a variety of habitats with still and slow moving water like rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes. They can also be found in wetlands like marsh, swamps, and bogs. They will inhabit in freshwater and temperate areas. Normally, they will prosper in wetlands due to the acidity levels in the water. Carpenter frogs can easily camouflage into the surrounding environment. If in an environment, you can find pig frogs present, there will normally be less carpenter frogs in that area.

Carpenter Frogs will look on the ground, and in vegetation for their diet of small insects, and other small invertebrates. Technically, they are considered carnivores as their diet only consists of these animals.

When breeding season finally begins, it starts off with male frogs establishing and marking off their territories. Normally, they will be able to establish that they have called a territory or marked it as their own by their calls. Normally, eggs will be laid in vegetation which is submerged into water. Male frogs will attack each other, and fight for territorial rights. Also, they will attempt to attract the attention of the females.

Female Carpenter Frogs will normally deposit 600 eggs approximately that are like an oblong mass submerged with the vegetation. The eggs have an outer shell which is tolerant to the acidity of the water.

The Carpenter Frogs are definitely an interesting type of frog to see, and to hear. It would definitely be a surprise to hear them!