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Southern Leopard Frog

Lithobates sphenocephalus

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus)

The Southern Leopard Frog is a slender, long-legged frog that is a powerful leaper. It is more tolerant of brackish water than other leopard frogs. Its call is a series of chuckling grunts and squeaks.

Habitat
Ponds, marshes, stream margins, and adjacent moist meadows in the South
Diet
Insects, worms, and small invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Southern Leopard Frog

The best time to see a Southern Leopard Frog is February–July, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 32,249 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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