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Northern leopard frog

Lithobates pipiens

Northern leopard frog (Lithobates pipiens)Common

Photo: Brian Gratwicke · CC BY 2.0

Amphibiancarnivore

The northern leopard frog is a spotted amphibian that hops through wetlands and grassy areas across much of Canada and the United States. It belongs to the true frog family and holds the honor of being the official state amphibian in both Minnesota and Vermont. Its distinctive leopard-like spots make it one of the most recognizable frogs in North America.

  • Once classified as Rana pipiens before being renamed Lithobates pipiens.
  • Recognized as the state amphibian in two U.S. states.
  • Native to freshwater habitats across northern North America.
FreshwaterWetlandGrasslandNorth America
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At a glance

Classification
Amphibian
Scientific name
Lithobates pipiens
Habitat
Freshwater, Wetland, Grassland
Regions in this directory
North America
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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