Species profile
Rio Grande Leopard Frog
Lithobates berlandieri
Identify Rio Grande Leopard Frog (Lithobates berlandieri) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Rio Grande Leopard Frog (Lithobates berlandieri) is an IUCN Least Concern amphibian regulated in 2 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Confirmed by 5,554 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with Texas, California, and Arizona the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- One of the few North American frogs capable of breeding multiple times per year.
- Native to southern Texas, New Mexico, and northern Mexico.
- Adults typically reach 2.5 to 4 inches in body length.
- Active year-round in the warmer parts of its range, unlike most North American frogs.
- Males produce a low, snoring advertisement call.
Where Rio Grande Leopard Frog are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Rio Grande Leopard Frog
Background
The Rio Grande leopard frog (Lithobates berlandieri or Rana berlandieri) is a species of aquatic frog native to the southern United States in Texas and New Mexico, and south through Mexico and Central America. It is also sometimes referred to as the Mexican leopard frog. The epithet berlandieri is in honor of the Belgian naturalist Jean Louis Berlandier, who worked for the Mexican government on…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Rio Grande Leopard Frog article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rio Grande Leopard Frog?
Rio Grande Leopard Frog (Lithobates berlandieri) is an IUCN Least Concern amphibian regulated in 2 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Rio Grande Leopard Frog?
Rio Grande Leopard Frog is Lithobates berlandieri.
Is Rio Grande Leopard Frog regulated for fishing?
Yes — Rio Grande Leopard Frog has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Rio Grande Leopard Frog?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Rio Grande Leopard Frog along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.