Lowland Leopard Frog
Lowland leopard frog is a species of frog found in Mexico and the United States. The species is active both during the day as well at night.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Ranidae |
Genus | Lithobates |
Scientific Name | Lithobates yavapaiensis |
Size | Around 3.4 in |
Color | Tan, brown or light green upper surface with dark spots; yellow underside including groin and often on the underside of the legs; a dark brown reticulate pattern on the rear of the thigh |
Distribution | Mexico and the United States |
Habitat | Temperate forests, rivers, intermittent rivers, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes |
Diet | A wide variety of invertebrates, also some small vertebrates |
Breeding Season | Mainly from January to April and again in late summer or early fall |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Incubation Period | 15 to 18 days |
Metamorphosis Period | 3 to 9 months; some may overwinter |
Average Lifespan | 3 years or more |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 20th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.