froglet

noun
UK /ˈfrɒɡlət/
US /ˈfrɑːɡlət/

A froglet is a tiny young frog that just grew its legs and left the water.

The little froglet hopped out of the pond onto the grass.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small or diminutive frog of any age.

A green froglet sat on the lily pad.

3. The final stage of a tadpole's development, after it has grown legs but before it is fully grown.

The froglet still had a short tail as it climbed onto the bank.

4. Informal term for a very small frog species.

These tropical froglets are no bigger than a fingernail.