Southern Leopard Frog

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Ranidae

About

Lithobates sphenocephalus or Rana sphenocephala, commonly known as the southern leopard frog, is a medium-sized anuran in the family Ranidae. The southern leopard frog is one of the 36 species currently or formerly classified in the Rana genus found in North America. It is native to eastern North America from Kansas to New Jersey to Florida. It is also an introduced species in some areas.

Fun Fact

The female lays an egg mass that is "baseball-sized" when close to hatching time, and contains up to 1,500 eggs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists mainly of spiders, beetles, and gastropods such as snails.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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