Northern leopard frog
Rana pipien

The Northern leopard frog has large dark spots on back; light line on the upper jaw. It preys on a wide variety of insects. Bullfrog, garter snakes, and tiger salamanders are its main predators.

Bullfrog
Rana catesbeiana

The Bullfrog has a plain green backside; fully-webbed hind toes. When startled, this frog usually squawks and leaps into the water. Bullfrogs are eliminating native leopard frogs from some areas of colorado because of competition and predation. It preys on any animal that can be captured and swallowed.

Striped chorus frog
Pseudacris triseriata

The Striped chorus frog has a green or brown stipe running through eye from nose to groin. This frog can be heard singing in the spring. It preys on flies, bugs, bettles, and ants. Robins, garter snakes, and smallmouth bass are some of it s common predators.

Last Updated: 3/24/09