Christie Bedene Wildlife and Fisheries Management Spring 2011
Anura (an-without & oura tail) Characteristics Respiration Reproduction Diet 33 families 4 families are found in Pennsylvania 1. Hylidae 2. Bufonidae 3. Ranidae 4. Pelobatidae
Anura Life Cycle This picture is of the life cycle of Anura
Family Hylidae Known as tree frogs Characteristics 7 species found in Pennsylvania Pseudacris crucifer Foot of a Hylidae
Family Ranidae Known as true frogs Characteristics 6 species in Pennsylvania Rana sylvatica
Family Bufonidae Known as true toads Characteristics 3 species in Pennsylvania Bufo americanus Foot of a Bufonidae
Family Pelobatidae Known as spadefoot toads Characteristics 1 species in Pennsylvania Scaphiopus holbrookii Foot of a Pelobatidae