Pig Frog

Lithobates grylio

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Adult length of 3.25-5.5 inches long. Appearance is similar to a bullfrog with narrow, pointed head and fully webbed hind feet. Coloration occurs in shades of olive green…

Pig Frog — Male Pig Frog

How to identify

Adult length of 3.25-5.5 inches long. Appearance is similar to a bullfrog with narrow, pointed head and fully webbed hind feet. Coloration occurs in shades of olive green to blackish-brown with black spots. Ventral side white or pale yellow with net-like patterning occurring in brown, grey, and black.

Range

Southeastern United States. Range starts on western edge of Texas, east and north to South Carolina, south into Florida.

Habitat

Aquatic. Found in most waterways in the region such as rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, swamps, and marshes.

Similar species

Name and etymology

Grylio: Greek for pig, referencing its call resembling a pig's grunt.

More illustrations

Pig Frog — Female Pig Frog

Female Pig Frog

At a glance

Range

Southeastern United States. Range starts on western edge of Texas, east and north to South Carolina, south into Florida.

Habitat

Aquatic. Found in most waterways in the region such as rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, swamps, and marshes.

Guide

Reptiles and Amphibians of North America

Range map

Range map for Pig Frog

Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

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