Southern Leopard Frogs in North Louisiana
Did you know that southern leopard frogs like to blend in with their surroundings?
Southern Leopard Frogs
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Southern leopard frogs are small, brown or green frogs with dark spots on their backs, legs, and sides.
Least Concern - Population Stabl
Habitat:
Lakes, marshes, ponds, streams, and swamps
nesting habits:
Southern leopard frogs lay hundreds of eggs in late winter or early spring stuck to underwater plants.
seasons southern leopard frogs are active in our area:
Spring, summer, fall
Diet:
Insects and Worms
hunting Behavior:
Southern leopard frogs hunt by ambush.
Commonly Confused With:
Pickerel Frogs
Southern leopard frogs are often confused with pickerel frogs because both frogs have spots on their backs.
Southern leopard frogs have spots on their backs, sides, and legs. Pickerel frogs have two rows of spots going down their backs.