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Carpenter Frog

Lithobates virgatipes

Across the regions where it's common, the Carpenter Frog peaks from March to June.

Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 2 states

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Frogs and Toads

Carpenter Frog

Lithobates virgatipes

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Description

The carpenter frog (Lithobates virgatipes) is a species of true frog found on coastal plain of the Atlantic coast of the United States between central New Jersey and northeastern Florida. Carpenter frogs are medium sized frogs ranging from 4.1 to 6.6 cm (1.6 to 2.6 inches).Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗

Habitat

The carpenter frog is found in the Atlantic coastal plains in the United States. The carpenter frog adapted to be able to live in acidic waters.Wikipedia ↗

When it's active

Carpenter frogs are prolonged breeders with a breeding season between 2–3 months. The breeding season typically occurs with onset of warm weather in late April and continues until late July or early August.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

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New England Coast and Pine Barrens

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
New JerseyNorth Carolina

About the Carpenter Frog

When is the Carpenter Frog most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Carpenter Frog peaks from March to June.

Where does the Carpenter Frog live?

It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 2 states, including New Jersey and North Carolina.