Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus utricularius)
Created: June 29th, 2010 - 11:22 AM
Last Modified: June 29th, 2010 - 11:22 AM Entered by: Bill Gorum
Record 49173
Last Modified: June 29th, 2010 - 11:22 AM Entered by: Bill Gorum
Record 49173
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Country: United States |
State: Texas |
County: Wise County |
Time: 2010-06-26 23:44:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Sub-Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Road cruising |
Habitat: deciduous hardwood forest/prairie |
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Moon Phase: Full Moon |
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Notes
Evidence of recent rain. Dozens of individuals seen, only two vouchered. I am calling these southern leopard frogs based on the apparent complete dorsolateral folds, pointed snout, and reduced spotting on the sides, as well as the fact that they were active well away from water. However, I am not 100% sure that they are not L. blairi. If anyone with more experience than I have with these two species wants to chime in on the ID of these frogs I would really appreciate it!
Vouchers
