Species Reptiles & AmphibiansPig Frog

Pig Frog

Lithobates grylio

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Pig Frog (Lithobates grylio)

The Pig Frog is a large aquatic frog of the southeastern U.S. named for its pig-like grunting call. Highly aquatic, it rarely leaves water. It is hunted for its legs in Florida and Louisiana.

Habitat
Emergent vegetation in lakes, marshes, and cypress swamps in the Deep South
Diet
Crayfish, aquatic insects, and small fish
How common
Common

Best time to see a Pig Frog

The best time to see a Pig Frog is March–July, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,869 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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