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Southern Leopard Frog

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Photo by GregMayberry
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Sleek frog 4" - 5" snout to vent length. Green or brown with conspicuous dark spots on back and sides.

Habitat:

Common around most bodies of permanent water and vernal pools.

Notes:

Similar Northern Leopard Frog has dark spots that are generally edged with a lighter ring.

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BioBlitz! Oklahoma
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Amphibians of the World
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Camp Simpson Biological Survey

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PublishedJanuary 12, 2012

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