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Frogs and Toads
River Frog
Lithobates heckscheri
The River Frog's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
River Frog
Lithobates heckscheri
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Description
The river frog (Lithobates heckscheri) is a species of aquatic frog in the family Ranidae. The river frog is a very large species with adults commonly between 7 and 13 cm (3 and 5 in) in length.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The river frog is endemic to the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains of the southeastern United States. Its typical habitat is marshes and other wet locations with emergent vegetation near streams, rivers, ponds and lakes.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Male river frogs call to attract local females from April into July. The call of larger more mature frogs is a deep, low pitched, roaring snore.Animal Diversity Web ↗
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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FloridaAbout the River Frog
When is the River Frog most active?
The River Frog's peak months vary by region.
Where does the River Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including Florida.