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Northern Leopard Frog

Lithobates pipiens

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)

The Northern Leopard Frog is a highly recognizable species with distinctive dark spots ringed in pale halos. Once one of the most abundant frogs in North America, its populations have crashed due to pesticides and disease.

Habitat
Meadows, fields, marshes, and stream banks near water
Diet
Insects, worms, and small invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Northern Leopard Frog

The best time to see a Northern Leopard Frog is July–September, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 23,981 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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