Pickerel Frog
(Rana palustris)
Photo Courtesy of Aaron Greene
The Pickerel Frog measures 1 - 3.5 inches in length and is tan with rows of dark colored square blotches. The belly and other undersides are yellow to orange in color.
The call is a low croak and can be heard during the breeding season from March to May. The eggs are laid under water and attached to vegetation.
The Pickerel Frog can usually be found near slow moving bodies of water or other damp environments with dense vegetation.
This frog does secrete toxic secretions which will dissuade predators and irritate the skin. If collecting these frogs from the field be sure not to keep this frog with other species as the secretions will kill other frogs.