Frogs and Toads
Southern Leopard Frog
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Across the regions where it's common, the Southern Leopard Frog peaks from February to October.
Shows up in 16 ecoregions and 20 states
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Frogs and Toads
Southern Leopard Frog
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Description
Lithobates sphenocephalus or Rana sphenocephala, commonly known as the southern leopard frog, is a medium-sized anuran in the family Ranidae (the true frogs). This frog is up to 13 cm (5.1 in) long.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
This frog lives in many types of shallow freshwater habitat and sometimes in slightly brackish water. Breeding can occur throughout the year in southern states but typically occurs in early spring Mating takes place from February to December with a peak from April to August. with both sexes having their lowest fat storage during late-winter-spring, indicative of the commencement of breeding.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The southern populations breed the longest. High protein diets lead to better disease resistance in tadpoles In northern parts of its range, it is dormant during the winter, where it remains in well-oxygenated, unfrozen water bodies.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Southern Leopard Frog
When is the Southern Leopard Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Southern Leopard Frog peaks from February to October.
Where does the Southern Leopard Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 16 ecoregions and 20 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, and Florida.