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AnAge entry for Rana pipiens

Classification (HAGRID: 00912)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Anura
                Family: Ranidae
                    Genus: Rana
SpeciesRana pipiens
Common nameLeopard frog

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity9 years (wild)
Sourceref. 525
Sample sizemedium
Data qualityacceptable
Observations

In the wild, these animals may live up to 5 years [0525].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity730 days
Male sexual maturity365 days
Incubation
Metamorphosis135 days
Clutch size4,146 (oviparous)
Adult weight29.0222 g

Metabolism

Typical body temperature290ºK or 16.6ºC or 61.9ºF
Resting metabolic rate0.0058 W
Body mass21.6 g
Metabolic rate per body mass0.000267 W/g

References
[0037] Gillooly et al. (2001), Effects of size and temperature on metabolic rate, PubMed
[0268] Harris et al. (2000), Species- and age-related differences in susceptibility to pesticide exposure for two amphibians, Rana pipiens, and Bufo americanus, PubMed
[0525] Smirina (1994), Age determination and longevity in amphibians, PubMed
[0042] An Introduction to the Natural History of the Frogs and Toads of Ohio
[0528] Partners in Amphibian And Reptile Conservation: Northeast Working Group
[0749] AmphibiaWeb

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