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The Northern leopard frog was named for the black “Leopard Spots” on its back, sides, and legs. The male's call is a low, guttural grunting like the sound produced by rubbing a thumb over a balloon. Leopard frogs sing even when totally submerged in water.
Scientifically speaking, only members of the Ranidae family are true frogs. In Ohio, this includes the bullfrog, green frog, leopard frog, pickerel frog, and wood frog. The others belong to the Hylidae family which includes the tree, chorus, and cricket frog. In general, frogs tend to have moist, relatively smooth skin and leap. |
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Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
At-a-Glance
• Family: Ranidae (Frogs)
• Length: 2-3.5 inches
• Peak Breeding Activity: March-June
• Clutch Size: 3,000-6,000 eggs
>• Typical Foods: invertebrates
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Description
This frog is brown or green with black “leopard spots” on its back, sides, and legs.
Habitat and Habits
Fairly common in Ohio with a wide variety of habitats, ranging from the margins of lakes and rivers to marshes and wet meadows. Common names of “Grass Frog” and “Meadow Frog” come from its location in meadows during the summer.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
From mid-March through May, ponds, streams, marshes, and even temporarily flooded fields are used for breeding grounds. Females attach the clustered eggs to underwater vegetation. No parental care is involved. |
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