Carpenter Frog
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Carpenter Frog is Rana virgatipes
Tree Frog/True Frog/Toad:
True Frog
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Carpenter Frogs can be found in most of the southern region of the state
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Physical Characteristics:
Carpenter Frogs have four yellow stripes lengthwise on a brownish colored body. They can grow to be 2-3 inches in length. They sound like a carpenter hitting a nail with a hammer.
Preferred habitat:
Bogs and slow moving waters