Photo of Carpenter Frog

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