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Pickerel Frog

Lithobates palustris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order
Anura (Froschlurche)
Family
Ranidae
Genus
Lithobates
Species
Lithobates palustris (Pickerel Frog)

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Big-footed Leopard Frog
Lithobates megapoda
Near Threatened
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Lemos-Espinal's Leopard Frog
Lithobates lemosespinali
Data Deficient
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Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
Least Concern
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Showy Leopard Frog
Lithobates spectabilis
Least Concern
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Smooth-backed Frog
Lithobates psilonota
Least Concern
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Lago de las Minas Frog
Lithobates chichicuahutla
Critically Endangered
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Lowland Leopard Frog
Lithobates yavapaiensis
Least Concern
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Cascade Frog
Lithobates pustulosus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pickerel Frog?
The scientific name of Pickerel Frog is Lithobates palustris. It belongs to the genus Lithobates.
What is the conservation status of Pickerel Frog?
Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pickerel Frog live?
Pickerel Frog is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Pickerel Frog belong to?
Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris) belongs to the genus Lithobates, which is part of the taxonomic family Ranidae.
Is Pickerel Frog endangered?
No, Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pickerel Frog belong to?
Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Pickerel Frog?
The closest relatives of Pickerel Frog in the genus Lithobates include Cascade Frog, Big-footed Leopard Frog, Lemos-Espinal's Leopard Frog, Mink Frog, Showy Leopard Frog.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Lithobates — 20 Species

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Cascade Frog
Lithobates pustulosus
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Big-footed Leopard Frog
Lithobates megapoda
NT 🐾
Lemos-Espinal's Leopard Frog
Lithobates lemosespinali
DD 🐾
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
LC 🐾
Showy Leopard Frog
Lithobates spectabilis
LC 🐾
Smooth-backed Frog
Lithobates psilonota
LC 🐾
Lago de las Minas Frog
Lithobates chichicuahutla
CR 🐾
Lowland Leopard Frog
Lithobates yavapaiensis
LC
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Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
LC
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Highland Frog
Lithobates maculatus
LC 🐾
Montezuma Leopard Frog
Lithobates montezumae
LC 🐾
Pig Frog
Lithobates grylio
LC 🐾
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
LC 🐾
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
LC 🐾
Forrer's Grass Frog
Lithobates forreri
LC 🐾
Moore's Frog
Lithobates johni
VU 🐾
Guerreran Leopard Frog
Lithobates omiltemanus
EN 🐾
American Bull Frog
Lithobates catesbeianus
NE 🐾
Northwest Mexico Leopard Frog
Lithobates magnaocularis
LC 🐾
Patzcuaro Frog
Lithobates dunni
EN
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