Frogs and Toads
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Leopard Frog peaks from July to October.
Shows up in 5 ecoregions and 19 states
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Frogs and Toads
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
Description
Lithobates pipiens formerly Rana pipiens, commonly known as the northern leopard frog, is a species of leopard frog from the true frog family, native to parts of Canada and the United States. The northern leopard frog is a fairly large species of frog, reaching about 11 cm (4.3 in) in snout-to-vent length.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Northern leopard frogs have a wide range of habitats. They are found in permanent ponds, swamps, marshes, and slow-moving streams throughout forest, open, and urban areas.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Males make a short, snore-like call from water during spring and summer. The northern leopard frog breeds in the spring (March–June).Wikipedia ↗
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 Northern Leopard Frog
When is the Northern Leopard Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Leopard Frog peaks from July to October.
Where does the Northern Leopard Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 5 ecoregions and 19 states, including Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Maine.