Florida Bog Frog
Lithobates okaloosae
A small green or greenish-brown frog reaching only 1.5-1.75 inches in length. It has mildly bumpy skin, noticeable dorsolateral skin folds, and large dark tympana. The sk…
How to identify
A small green or greenish-brown frog reaching only 1.5-1.75 inches in length. It has mildly bumpy skin, noticeable dorsolateral skin folds, and large dark tympana. The skin around its mouth is bright yellowish green and its back may be patterned with small faint dark blotches. It has minimal webbing between the toes.
Range
Extremely small range in the western panhandle of Florida. 90% of the range is within the Eglin Air Force Base.
Habitat
This frog prefers mucky environments with thick vegetation in seepage bogs and sluggish backwaters of clear, sandy-bottom streams.
Variations
Some are solid shades of green or brown, while others are a combination of green and brown.
Similar species
Could be misidentified as the green frog (*Lithobates clamitans*), pig frog (*Lithobates grylio*), or American bullfrog (*Lithobates catesbeianus*).
Name and etymology
Genus
Lithobates
Greek for rock (litho-) climber (bates).
Origin
Sources
- Linnaeus, 1758. Syst. Nat., 10th ed., Vol. 1, p. 210 ↗
Rana. Linnaeus, 1758 - Syst. Nat., 10th ed., Vol. 1, p. 210
Species epithet
okaloosae
Of Okaloosa, Florida.
Sources
- Moler, 1985. Copeia, p. 379 ↗
Rana okaloosae. Moler, 1985 - Copeia, p. 379
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At a glance
Size
34.8 to 48.8 mm
Range
Extremely small range in the western panhandle of Florida. 90% of the range is within the Eglin Air Force Base.
Habitat
This frog prefers mucky environments with thick vegetation in seepage bogs and sluggish backwaters of clear, sandy-bottom str…
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap