Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
NH Conservation Status: Species of Special Concern, Wildlife Action Plan Species in Greatest Need of Conservation.
State Rank Status: Vulnerable to extirpation or extinction
Distribution: Throughout NH
Description: A 2-3.5 inch slender brownish or green frog with 2 or 3 rows of irregular rounded dark spots with pale borders. Also has a light line on the upper jaw.
Commonly Confused Species: Pickerel frog has squarish dark spots and bright yellow or orange inner thighs.
Habitat: May be found in slow streams, marshes, bogs, or ponds. During summer most often found in wet meadows or fields associated with river floodplains.
Life History: Lays up to 6,000 eggs in oblong masses in shallow permanent water. Hibernates underwater or in caves.
Voice: A deep, guttural snore followed by several clucking notes.
Conservation Threats: Habitat loss, pollution