Mississippi Gopher Frog
Mississippi gopher frog is a species of frog found only in the southern United States. It is a true frog. The species is known to be secretive.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Ranidae |
| Genus | Lithobates |
| Scientific Name | Lithobates sevosus |
| Other Names | Dusky gopher frog |
| Size | Around 3 in (8 cm) |
| Color | Warty dark brown or black upper surface |
| Distribution | Southern United States |
| Habitat | Upland, sandy areas covered with open longleaf pine forest with plenty of ground cover; breeding habitats include isolated, temporary, grassy ponds within the forested landscape |
| Diet | Frogs, toads, insects, spiders, earthworms |
| Predators | Birds, mammals, reptiles |
| Breeding Season | Between December and April |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 500 to 3,000 eggs |
| Metamorphosis Period | 80 to 180 days |
| Reproductive Age | Male: 4 to 6 months Female: 2 to 3 years |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 6 to 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Critically Endangered |
Mississippi Gopher Frog Pictures Gallery
-
- Dusky Gopher Frog
-
- Images of Mississippi Gopher Frog
-
- Lithobates Sevosus
-
- Mississippi Gopher Frog Images
-
- Mississippi Gopher Frog Pictures
-
- Mississippi Gopher Frog
-
- Mississippi Gopher Frogs
-
- Pictures of Mississippi Gopher Frog
Published on March 31st 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
