This large frog is recognized by its reddish coloration on the underside of its hind legs and a smooth, mottled body. It is the largest native frog in the western United States.
Habitat
Prefers marshes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on insects and other small invertebrates.
How common
Very rare
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