Southern Leopard Frog

Description:

The Southern Leopard Frog is generally green or light brown in color, with dark brown or black blotching (that is the origin of their common name). They grow to 5 1/2" at the maximum (90 mm) in length and have a pointed snout.

Habitat:

This species prefers shallow, freshwater habitats, such as streams, ponds or lakes, with plenty of vegetation for camouflage. This one was photographed at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park near Augusta, GA.

Notes:

They are mostly nocturnal, and carnivorous, consuming almost any kind of insect they can catch and fit in their mouth, as well as earthworms, spiders and centipedes. They are excellent jumpers, and typically escape predation by leaping into the water and swimming to the bottom.