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Rana palustris
Caught as part of the BioDiversity Research Institute's BioBlitz at River Point Conservation Area in Falmouth, Maine. Tan. Parallel rows of spots, square or round, sometimes forming a stripe. Light stripe on jaw. Yellow dorsolateral folds and yellow/orange belly and underneath hind legs.
Gravitates towards clear, cool water environments. Lakes and ponds.
The skin secretions of a stressed Pickerel Frog are known to be toxic to other frogs, as many a novice frog catcher has found when he finds only the Pickerel Frog still alive in his bucket. These secretions can also be moderately irritating if they come in contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or broken skin. (wikipedia)
Spotted on Jun 30, 2012
Submitted on Aug 10, 2012
1 Comment
Love the markings on this frog.