ranid

Still, there is general agreement today that the Mantellidae, which were formerly considered another ranid subfamily, form a distinct family.

Most true, or ranid, frogs have slim, streamlined bodies, pointed heads, long hind legs ending in webbed feet and smooth, moist, brown or green skins.

The wood frog has garnered attention by biologists over the last century because of its freeze tolerance, relatively great degree of terrestrialism (for a Ranid), interesting habitat associations (peat bogs, vernal pools, uplands), and relatively long-range movements.