{"id":1294,"date":"2019-02-20T18:24:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T18:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/?p=1294"},"modified":"2022-08-28T00:28:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T00:28:47","slug":"frog-eggs-size-frequency-survival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/frog-eggs-size-frequency-survival\/","title":{"rendered":"A Frog’s Clutch of Eggs: Numbers, Frequency, & Survival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The life cycle of a frog is fascinating – from egg to tadpole to adult, their life is full of changes. One of the most interesting parts is the sheer number of eggs they can lay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some species <\/strong>lay more<\/strong> than 10,000 eggs <\/strong>while others lay far less. Most frogs lay a “clutch” of eggs while some, mostly in the Bufonidae<\/em> (True Toad) family, lay strings of eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On this page, I’ll be answering three questions. First, we will look at the size of the clutch (the number of eggs). After that, I’ll explain how often frogs lay eggs, and finally, I’ll finish by talking about their survival rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, let’s get started by learning about how many frogs lay in one season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most asked questions involving frogs and their offspring is “How many eggs do frogs lay?” Answering that question is complicated. The short answer is – thousands. The complex answer is – it depends on the species and health of the frog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some frogs lay tens of thousands of eggs while others lay only a few.<\/strong> Most frogs, both male, and female abandon their eggs shortly after mating. This is why they lay so many eggs – they have a low survival rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This doesn’t mean they don’t exercise precations or look out for their young. Quite the contrary, in fact. Amphibians carefully lay eggs in places that ensure their survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people go to great lengths to protect their eggs. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are more examples of caring Anurans (frogs and toads) but most species lay their eggs in a pool of water, streams, lakes, or ponds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For now, let’s talk about quantities. Listed below are 8 different frogs and the average number of eggs they lay at a time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see in the table above, the number of eggs varies between the species. Another thing to consider is that these are the average number of eggs per clutch. Some of these frogs lay multiple clutches per year while others lay eggs only once per year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can see a huge difference in the number of eggs based on the species; from only a few eggs to tens of thousands of eggs. Now that you’ve got a better understanding of the topic, let’s see how frequently frogs spawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have an idea of how many eggs frogs lay per clutch, let’s learn about how often they lay them. The mating season for amphibians is linked to the seasons of the year. First, I’ll quickly explain the mating season so you’ll know how much time is available for them in a given year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The rainy season prompts breeding for frogs. This happens during the springtime. After several winter months of cool weather, less rainfall, and less food, the rainy season “sets the mood,” so to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\nClutch Size – The Number of Eggs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Species<\/th> Average Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Cane Toad<\/td> 8,000 – 25,000<\/td><\/tr> Pacman Frog<\/a><\/td> 1,000 – 2,000<\/td><\/tr> North American Bullfrog<\/td> 12,000 – 20,000<\/td><\/tr> Poison-dart Frog<\/a><\/td> 2 – 12<\/td><\/tr> White’s Tree Frog<\/a><\/td> 100 – 1,000<\/td><\/tr> Tomato Frog<\/a><\/td> 1,000 – 1,500<\/td><\/tr> African Clawed Frog<\/a><\/td> 500 – 2,000<\/td><\/tr> Leopard Frog<\/td> 2,000 – 6,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Frequency – How often frogs lay eggs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n