Plains Leopard Frog
Plains leopard frog is a species of frog found in the United States. The species is nocturnal and is known to be a shy creature.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Ranidae |
| Genus | Lithobates |
| Scientific Name | Lithobates blairi |
| Other Names | Blair’s leopard frog |
| Size | 2.0 to 4.3 in (5.1 to 10.9 cm) |
| Color | Brown with non-uniform dark colored spotting on the backs |
| Distribution | Indiana, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona |
| Habitat | Streams, ponds, creeks, stock tanks, other man-made waters, sloughs |
| Diet | A wide variety of invertebrates, also some vertebrates |
| Predators | Raccoons, skunks, opossums, western gartner snake |
| Breeding Season | Late March to early June and August to October |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | From less than 200 to up to 6500 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 5 to 20 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | Around 3 months |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 13th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
