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Plains Leopard Frog

Plains Leopard Frog

Lithobates blairi

A medium-sized ranid frog species native to the central United States, characterized by distinctive leopard-like spotting and adaptations to grassland and prairie ecosystems.

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Plains Leopard Frog
Plains Leopard Frog
Plains Leopard Frog
Plains Leopard Frog
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Grasslands, prairies, wetlands, temporary and permanent water bodies across the Great Plains region, including Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas

Ecological Role

Key predator in grassland food webs, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators like birds and snakes

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, moist skin with distinctive dark leopard-like spots on dorsal surface, green to brown coloration for camouflage
  • LIMBS WINGS Powerful hind limbs with webbed feet, shorter front limbs, capable of long-distance jumping
  • HEAD SENSORY Large, protruding eyes with horizontal pupils, wide mouth with well-developed jaw muscles
  • BODY STRUCTURE Muscular body, typically 5-8 cm in length, round to ovate body shape with strong hind limbs for jumping
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: NPS Photo
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