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Mink Frog

Lithobates septentrionalis

Across the regions where it's common, the Mink Frog peaks from May to September.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 3 states

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Frogs and Toads

Mink Frog

Lithobates septentrionalis

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 mink frog (Lithobates septentrionalis) is a small species of frog native to the United States and Canada. The mink frog is a small frog, growing up to 4.8 to 7.6 cm (1.9 to 3.0 in).Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

Mink frogs are found in the United States in the states of Minnesota, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, Vermont, and New York. They are also found in Canada in the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

Mating generally takes place in late spring and early summer. Tadpoles remain in the larval stage for approximately one year before metamorphosing into froglets.Wikipedia ↗
Norma Malinowski · 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.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
New England HighlandsNorthern Lakes and Forests

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
MaineMinnesotaNew York

About the Mink Frog

When is the Mink Frog most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Mink Frog peaks from May to September.

Where does the Mink Frog live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 3 states, including Maine, Minnesota, and New York.