A Field Guide to the Prairie

Carpenter Frog Carpenter frog
Rana Virgatipes
Length: up to 7.6 cm (3 in.)
Habitat/Range: Prefers wet environments and lives in bogs where plants can be used for cover and security. It is found in the the southeastern corner of the United States.
Eating Habits: It eats insects.
The carpenter frog is identified by its greenish-brown body, 4 stripes down the back and sides, black sides and legs, and yellow undersides.
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