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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.
- 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.
- Gray Tree Frog. Hyla versicolor. Common. 2.5 inches. The gray tree frog lives in Ohio in pretty high numbers. These frogs are completely nocturnal, meaning they’re most active at night.
- Wood Frog. Lithobates sylvaticus. Common. 3.25 inches. Wood frogs are very hardy amphibians that fare very well in cooler climates.
- Spring Peeper. Pseudacris crucifer. Common. 1 inch. The petite spring peeper got its name from the behavior it displays in spring months.
- Northern Leopard Frog. Lithobates pipiens. Common. 4.5 inches. The northern leopard frog is a smooth-skinned amphibian that has slowly declined in population, despite its widespread distribution.
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.
The bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeiana) is the largest frog in North America. It has a deep, resonant jug-o’-rum call that can be heard reverberating from Ohio ponds, marshes, and large, slow moving streams from late April through late summer (they can be heard up to a mile away).
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.