A medium-sized aquatic frog species native to northeastern North America, characterized by its distinctive musk-like odor and adaptations to wetland environments.
Predominantly found in boreal and temperate lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams across Quebec, Ontario, Minnesota, and surrounding regions with high aquatic vegetation density.
Critical component of wetland ecosystems, serving as both predator and prey, controlling insect populations and supporting food web dynamics for larger aquatic and terrestrial species.
