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Leopard Frog

Lithobates pipiens

Description:

The northern leopard frog is a fairly large species of frog, reaching about 11 cm (4.3 in) in snout-to-vent length. It varies from green to brown in dorsal colour, with large, dark, circular spots on its back, sides, and legs.[7] Each spot is normally bordered by a lighter ring. A pair of dorsolateral folds starting from the back of the eye runs parallel to each other down the back. These dorsolateral folds are often lighter or occasionally pinkish in colour. Also, a pale stripe runs from the nostril, under the eye and tympanum, terminating at the shoulder. The ventral surface is white or pale green. The iris is golden and toes are webbed. Tadpoles are dark brown or grey, with light blotches on the underside. The tail is pale tan. info from Wikipedia

Habitat:

I find them in marshes, ponds, and along the local creek

Notes:

This individual shows both the brownish and the more common green coloration

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Mark51
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Mark51

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Spotted on Aug 2, 2018
Submitted on Dec 17, 2018

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