Family: Ranidae, True Frogs view all from this family

Description 2-5" (5.1-12.8 cm). Slender brown or green frog with large, light-edged dark spots between light-colored dorsolateral ridges; ridges continuous to groin. Light stripe on upper jaw. Eardrum without light center.

Voice   A low guttural snore lasting about 3 seconds, followed by several clucking notes.

Breeding March to June. Egg masses are attached to submerged vegetation or laid on bottom.

Habitat From freshwater sites with profuse vegetation to brackish marches and moist fields; from desert to mountain meadow.

Range Throughout n. North America, except West Coast.

Discussion Primarily nocturnal. When pursued on land, it flees with zigzag leaps to the security of water.