The Crawfish Frog is a stout, large frog of the central U.S. that shelters in crayfish burrows by day. It migrates to fishless ponds to breed in spring. Its deep, snoring call carries great distances.
Habitat
Prairies and lowland forests with crayfish burrows near ponds
Diet
Crayfish, insects, and other invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Crawfish Frog
The best time to see a Crawfish Frog is February–March, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 441 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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