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Northern Leopard Frog

(Rana pipiens)

Northern Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens)
Photo Courtesy of Aaron Greene

The Northern Leopard Frog is a brown or green from with large dark spots with light outlines and measures two to five inches in length. The dorsolaterial ridges are light colored and extend to the groin.

The call is a low snore that lasts for about three seconds and then followed by many clucking noises. The call can be heard during the breeding season from March to June. Eggs are laid underwater attached to vegetation or on the bottom.

These frogs are quite adaptable and can be found near almost any body of water.