Frogs and Toads
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
Across the regions where it's common, the Pickerel Frog peaks from March to October.
Shows up in 17 ecoregions and 27 states
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Frogs and Toads
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
Description
The pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris, formerly Rana palustris) is a North American frog, characterized by the appearance of seemingly "hand-drawn" squares on its dorsal surface. Adult pickerel frogs generally have seven pairs of black or brown dorsal spots between their dorsolateral folds, as well as a spot on their snout.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
Habitat
The range is spotty through the midwestern states and a field guide should be obtained for the specifics on ranges in a particular area. They prefer rocky ravines, bogs and meadow streams, but can be found around lakes and rivers that are heavily wooded.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
They breed in both temporary ponds and permanent ponds, but appear to favor ponds with long to permanent hydroperiods. Pickerel frogs typically emerge from hibernation around the end of March with the majority of the frogs arriving at breeding ponds by early May.Wikipedia ↗
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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States
About the Pickerel Frog
When is the Pickerel Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Pickerel Frog peaks from March to October.
Where does the Pickerel Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 17 ecoregions and 27 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Delaware.