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- American Bullfrog. Lithobates catesbeianus. Adult body lengths range from 3.6 to 6 inches. Coloration is typically olive green, with some individuals having gray or brown mottling or spots.
- Northern Leopard Frog. Lithobates pipiens. Adults range from 2 to 4.5 inches long. Smooth skin is green, brown, or yellow-green with large dark spots.
- Green Frog. Lithobates clamitans. Adult body lengths range from 2 to 4 inches, and the females are typically larger than males.
- Spring Peeper. Pseudacris crucifer. Adults are small and range from 1 to 1.5 inches long. They’re typically tan or brown, with the females being lighter in color.
- Eastern Spadefoot
- Eastern American Toad
- Fowler’s Toad
- Blanchard’s Cricket Frog
- Cope’s Gray Treefrog
- Gray Treefrog
- Mountain Chorus Frog
- Northern Spring Peeper
- Western Chorus Frog
- American Bullfrog
Length– 1.75 to 3 inches Eastern Spadefoot is one of the rarest species of amphibians in North America. It is the only species of toads in Ohio that has been listed as an endangered species by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It is a burrowing species that can be seen in Ohio from April to October, especially on warm, humid nights. These t...
Length– 2 to 4 inches Eastern American Toads are pretty widespread and abundant in Ohio. These are medium-sized toads with dry and warty skin. The skin color depends on the habitat, humidity, etc. They can be reddish, olive, tan in color. They prefer rocky, wooded areas as their habitats. They can be found in a wide range of terrestrial habitats, r...
Length– 2 – 3.5 inches Fowler’s Toads are abundant in Ohio. These toads are small in size and have dry, warty skin. The color is generally brownish or grayish. The males are darker than females in color. These toads are pretty similar to American toads in their appearance, but you can easily distinguish them by counting the number of bumps in each ...
Length– 0.6 – 1.5 inches Blanchard’s Cricket Frogs are really small-sized frogs that are more common in the southwestern part of Ohio. In other parts, this species is less abundant. Like all other frogs, these frogs also have warty skin. They are generally brown, tan, gray, or olive green in color. Amongst all the tree frogs in North America, these...
Length– 1- 2 inches Cope’s Gray Treefrogs are quite widespread all across Ohio, especially in the southern one-quarter of the state. These frogs, as the name suggests, are treefrogs that are really small in size. They have warty or granular skin that is molted green to lemon-yellow in color. The color can change depending on the activity and enviro...
Length– 1.25 – 2 inches Gray Treefrogs are generally found in the northern part of Ohio and are the largest treefrogs in Ohio. They are known for their camouflaging skill. These frogs can range from gray to brown in color, helping them camouflage by blending into the surroundings. Like Cope’s Gray Treefrogs, these frogs also spend time in trees and...
Length– 1 – 1.25 inches Mountain Chorus frogs are concentrated in southeastern Ohio. Small in size, these frogs are found in grey or brown color. Little is known about these species, which makes it secretive. Most of them are brown in color. They have stripes or spots along their backs. Unlike other tree frogs, these frogs aren’t too adept at climb...
Length– 0.75 to 1.3 inches Northern Spring Peepers are quite common in Ohio and can be found throughout the state. It is one of the most popular species of frogs in Ohio. These are small treefrogs that are brown or tan in color. You can recognize them with the help of an X mark on their backs. These frogs live in marshy woods and temporary wetlands...
Length– 0.75 – 1.25 inches. Western Chorus Frogs in Ohio are widely distributed in the glaciated parts and scarcely distributed in Ohio’s unglaciated parts. These frogs are tan, gray, brown, or olive in color, with some shade of white in the belly. You can easily distinguish these frogs from the other treefrogs with the help of three dark stripes r...
Length– 3.6 – 6 inches American Bullfrogs are pretty common in Ohio and can be found throughout the state. In fact, they are widely spread all across North America. A large population of American Bullfrogs is found in Florida. You will usually find them from April to October when they are not hibernating. These are the largest frogs in North Americ...
Frogs in Ohio. Ohio’s humid continental climate makes it a great place to live for multiple frogs. The pickerel frog is the sole poisonous frog in Ohio.
Mar 17, 2012 · An article entitled, Ohio’s Frog and Toad Species, states that there are 15 species in our state. To help me to learn to identify these species, I wanted to see photos of all 15 on one page.
Here is our schedule by themed week for summer camps at Frisky Frog Forest and Farmstead! All camps spend the majority of the day outside exploring our 25 acre campus and include animal care, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, wetland activities, art, and cooperative projects.
The 6 species of tree frogs you’ll come across in Ohio are the northern spring peeper, gray tree frog, boreal chorus frog, Cope’s gray tree frog, western chorus frog, and the mountain chorus frog.
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Feb 14, 2024 · The Ohio Frog and Toad Calling Survey reports that there are 15 frog and toad species in four families found in Ohio. While all amphibians are under pressure from habitat loss and pollution, Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) formally lists only one frog species as a species of concern.
