Mink frogs live mostly in/near lakes and rivers. They tend to hang out around water lilies, which they use as a surface for hopping and to hide from predators.
Status Mink frogs have no status in Minnesota. Description The mink frog is a medium sized frog (about 3 inches body length). The mink frog is green with black spots or mottling.
Mink Frog (Rana septentrionalis)
DESCRIPTION: A blotchy, spotted, greenish or brownish frog. Similar to Green Frog, but has spots or blotches instead of cross bands on the hind legs. Bright green upper lip and creamy to yellowish belly.
Mink Frog, Rana septentrionalis
The Mink Frog is a small to medium frog attaining a length of nearly 3 inches. The color on their dorsal surface can be variable, but is generally a green with brown to black mottling.
Common Name: Mink Frog
Scientific Name: Rana septentrionalis
Wisconsin Status: protected through regulations
This boreal species is restricted to permanent waters of the northern third of the state.
Stewart, M.M. and P.Sandison. 1972. Comparative food habits of sympatric mink frogs, bullfrogs, and green frogs. Journal of Herpetology 6: 241-244.
 See also: Mink, Green Frog, Toad, Spring Peeper, Treefrog
  
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