Frogs usually have four toes on each of their front feet. Their forefeet are adapted mainly for supporting the body, gripping surfaces, and helping with movement, while the hind feet are typically longer and more specialized for jumping or swimming.
A frog’s front toes are generally shorter and less extensively webbed than its hind toes. Most frogs lack claws, although some species have unusual projections or structures that can look claw-like. The number and shape of toes can vary among species, so “four” describes the usual frog pattern rather than an absolute rule for every anuran.
The hind feet commonly have five toes, often connected by webbing. This difference is a useful way to distinguish the front and rear feet in basic frog anatomy: four toes in front and usually five behind. The word “usually” matters because frog evolution has produced many specialized forms, including species with reduced, modified, or unusual digits.