The Pickerel Frog is the only venomous frog native to the U.S. — its skin secretions are toxic to many predators and other frogs in confined containers. Its square spots in two parallel rows distinguish it from leopard frogs.
Habitat
Cool streams, bogs, and wet meadows in the Northeast and Appalachians
Diet
Insects, spiders, and other invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Pickerel Frog
The best time to see a Pickerel Frog is May–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 32,523 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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