Big-footed Leopard Frog vs Pickerel Frog

Lithobates megapoda compared with Lithobates palustris

Key Differences

• Big-footed Leopard Frog is Near Threatened while Pickerel Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Big-footed Leopard Frog	Pickerel Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Ranidae	Ranidae
Genus same	Lithobates	Lithobates
Species	Lithobates megapoda	Lithobates palustris

Evolutionary Relationship

Big-footed Leopard Frog and Pickerel Frog share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lithobates.

Conservation Status

Big-footed Leopard Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Pickerel Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Big-footed Leopard Frog	Pickerel Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-footed Leopard Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Pickerel Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in United States.

Big-footed Leopard Frog

The Big-footed Leopard Frog (Lithobates megapoda) is a species in the genus Lithobates. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.