A medium-sized aquatic amphibian native to eastern North America, characterized by distinctive rectangular brown spots on a green or gray background.
Inhabits wetland ecosystems including marshes, swamps, forest streams, and grassland ponds across northeastern and southeastern United States. Prefers cool, moist environments with abundant vegetation near water sources.
Critical component of wetland food webs, serving as prey for predators like snakes and birds while controlling insect populations through extensive invertebrate consumption.
