Lithobates sphenocephalus[1][3] or Rana sphenocephala, [4][5][6] commonly known as the southern leopard frog, is a medium-sized anuran in the family Ranidae (the true frogs). The southern leopard frog is one of the 36 species currently or formerly classified in the Rana genus found in North America. [7] .

The southern leopard frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus or Rana sphenocephala) is a medium sized anuran in the family Ranidae (The True Frogs). It is native to eastern North America from Kansas to New York to Florida. It is also an introduced species in some areas.

The southern leopard frog grows to a length of 2 to 3.5 inches (about 5 to 9 cm). Its color varies from tan to several shades of brown to green. The dorsum (back) is usually covered with irregular dark brown spots between distinct light colored areas.

2020年11月30日 · Southern leopard frogs live around shallow freshwater bodies like bottomland swamps, floodplains and brackish ponds in hardwood forests. They’re urbanized and can live in man-made ponds, canals and ditches too.

This attractive frog is named for its spots, which are reminiscent of the big cat. The southern leopard frog is sometimes confused with the closely related pickerel frog (Lithobates palustris), which is distinguished by its more squarish spots and bright orange or yellow coloration on the concealed surfaces of its thighs.

Gopher Frogs, R. capito, have more rounded snouts and fatter, chunkier bodies. Range is one of the best distinctions between this and the Northern Leopard Frog, Lithobates pipiens, Plains Leopard Frog, Lithobates blairi, and Rio Grande Leopard Frog, Lithobatess berlandieri. However, where ranges overlap characteristics of the other species ...

Southern leopard frogs are largely nocturnal and feed mostly on live insects, which they locate visually and catch. The southern leopard frog is the most common frog in the Coastal Plain.

2024年9月20日 · Southern Leopard Frogs (Lithobates sphenocephalus) are a species of amphibians native to the southeastern United States. They are named for the distinctive dark, leopard-like spots on their backs and sides, which are …

Description: The southern leopard frog is a slender, beautifully spotted frog that may be bright green, brown, tan, gold or bronze with scattered, well-defined dark brown spots. It has prominent ridges running along each side, long hind legs, a pointed head and a plain white belly.

Description: The southern leopard frog is a slender, beautifully spotted frog that may be bright green, brown, tan, gold or bronze with scattered, well-defined dark brown spots. It has prominent ridges running along each side, long hind legs, a pointed head and a plain white belly.