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Southern Leopard Frog The Southern Leopard Frog has a wide distribution throughout the southeastern United States and is common throughout its range. It is very adaptable, living in a variety of habitats. It is not under any threat at present (but is hunted for its legs).<br />
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(Thank goodness for a handy iPhone)<br />
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Southern Leopard Frog

The Southern Leopard Frog has a wide distribution throughout the southeastern United States and is common throughout its range. It is very adaptable, living in a variety of habitats. It is not under any threat at present (but is hunted for its legs).

(Thank goodness for a handy iPhone)

Not 100% sure if species name is "Lithobates sphenocephalus" or "rana sphenocephalus"

    comments (2)

  1. I wouldn't have guessed this is taken with a phone, quite a surprising quality. Posted 10 years ago
    1. Considering that I do not have a macro lens, this is a good substitute. Posted 10 years ago

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The southern leopard frog is a species of true frog. It is native to eastern North America from Kansas to New York to Florida. It is also an introduced species in some areas.

Similar species: Frogs
Species identified by Lilygirl
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By Lilygirl

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Uploaded Jan 5, 2015. Captured Jan 4, 2015 09:32 in 101 East Main Street, Canton, GA 30114, USA.
  • iPhone 6
  • f/2.2
  • 1/60s
  • ISO40
  • 4.15mm