Lithobates palustris

Characteristics

Pickerel frogs are often an olive or brown color with roughly rectangular spots running in two rows along their back. They also have dark bands on their hind legs. Their undersides are whiteish, sometimes with orange. 

Call

The pickerel frog sounds similar to the Leopard frog but lacks the grunts after the long low snore sound.

Listen to the call here

Status

Not Listed (Nova Scotia)

Habitat

Can be found in most water bodies and prefer vegetated waters. 

Range

Can be found throughout Nova Scotia.