Crawfish Frog

Lithobates areolatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Ranidae

About

The crawfish frog is a medium-sized species of frog native to the prairies and grasslands of the central United States. It gets its name because it inhabits the burrows of crayfish for most of the year. They have defined golden or black circles all over their body.

Fun Fact

Once the females arrive, amplexus is likely to take place and the females deposit up to 7,000 eggs at a time in large, globular masses.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found primarily in association with prairie or grassland habitat, though they will also make use of pastures and overgrown fields.

Diet

Feed opportunistically on insects and other small invertebrates that pass by their burrow.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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