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Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Lithobates berlandieri

Across the regions where it's common, the Rio Grande Leopard Frog peaks from May to October.

Shows up in 6 ecoregions and 1 state

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Frogs and Toads

Rio Grande Leopard Frog

Lithobates berlandieri

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

The Rio Grande leopard frog (Lithobates berlandieri or Rana berlandieri) is a species of aquatic frog native to the southern United States in Texas and New Mexico, and south through Mexico and Central America. Rio Grande leopard frogs grow from 2.2 to 4.5 inches (5.6 to 11.4 cm) in length.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

Mating occurs during the rainy periods of the spring and fall. It is unknown whether hybridization occurs.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

The males make a rattling call which is loud enough to be heard a quarter mile or more away. Eggs are laid in large masses attached to aquatic vegetation.Wikipedia ↗
Ken-ichi Ueda · CC BY 4.0

When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

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About the Rio Grande Leopard Frog

When is the Rio Grande Leopard Frog most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Rio Grande Leopard Frog peaks from May to October.

Where does the Rio Grande Leopard Frog live?

It has enough records to show in 6 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.