Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris) is a medium-sized spotted frog species, rather similar in pattern to a leopard frog. Unlike leopard frogs, the paired dark spots of Pickerel are more square-shaped or rectangular. There is a diagnostic bright yellow patch on the inner surface of the hind legs, dorsolateral ridges reaching to the groin, and a conspicuous pale streak on the upper lip. This frog is at home in cooler waters of boggy or swampy habitats, and riparian corridors. The call is a short, quiet snoring sound (Conant & Collins, 1998). Pickerel Frogs are distributed throughout Maryland.
There are 771 records in the project database.
Pickerel Frogs calling in Caroline Co., Maryland (3/18/2018). - Jim Brighton.
Pickerel Frog in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/8/2023). (c) sharonforsyth, all rights reserved. - sharonforsyth via iNaturalist.
Pickerel Frog in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/16/2019). Spring Peepers audible as well. (c) laurabankey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). - laurabankey via iNaturalist.
Pickerel Frog in Garrett Co., Maryland (4/11/2021). (c) Mark Eanes, all rights reserved. - Mark Eanes.
Pickerel Frog in Frederick Co., Maryland (4/29/2022). (c) jraiford, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). - jraiford via iNaturalist.
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