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Crawfish Frog
Lithobates areolatus
Description
A large chunky, heavy bodied frog. A light cream background with dark spots encircled by white boarders throughout. Head wide and legs are shorter and stocky. Underside is cream white.
Stats
Size
2 ½ - 3 inches
Status
State Endangered
Similar Species
Leopard frogs (slimmer in appearance)
Diet
Feeds on insects (beetles, centipedes, etc.)
Habitat
Prairies, pastures, and meadow situations to wet woodlands and floodplains.
Reproduction
Heavy rainfall and warm temperatures initiate breeding activity in March to mid-April. Utilizes temporary fishless pools, prairie wetlands, and shallow ditches as breeding habitat. Males congregate and call to attract females.
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