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Plains Leopard Frog

Lithobates blairi

Across the regions where it's common, the Plains Leopard Frog peaks from June to October.

Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 9 states

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Frogs and Toads

Plains Leopard Frog

Lithobates blairi

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 plains leopard frog (Lithobates blairi) is a spotted frog found in North America. The plains leopard frog grows from 2.0 to 4.3 in (5.1 to 10.9 cm) in length, and is typically brown in color.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

The frogs occur clumped in small groups during breeding season and during the fall, but may be widely dispersed when actively foraging.Animal Diversity Web ↗

When it's active

Breeding takes places anywhere from February-October. Most move from overwintering sites to breeding sites in the spring.Animal Diversity Web ↗
John G. Phillips · 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.

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Ecoregions

States

About the Plains Leopard Frog

When is the Plains Leopard Frog most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Plains Leopard Frog peaks from June to October.

Where does the Plains Leopard Frog live?

It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 9 states, including Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas.