Southern Leopard Frog
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Southern Leopard Frog is Rana utricularia
Tree Frog/True Frog/Toad:
True Frog
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Southern Leopard Frogs can be found throughout the state
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Physical Characteristics:
Southern Leopard Frogs have green or brown coloring with iconic large dark spots across the body. They can grow to be 2-5 inches in length.
Preferred habitat:
Bogs and slow moving waters