Frog & Toad Species Descriptions and Calls
Eight species of frogs and toads (seven frog and one toad species) have been confirmed in the Rouge River watershed. They are, listed by the order they appear and start calling in the spring, (click on the name for photo, species info and call):
Wood Frog
Wood frogs are found in deciduous, mature forests and use temporary, shallow ponds for breeding activities. These frogs are medium... Read More →
Midland Chorus Frog
Sounds of the Midland Chorus Frog (on YouTube) Midland chorus frogs (formerly western chorus frog) are tiny frogs (0.75 –... Read More →
Northern Spring Peeper
The spring peeper is Michigan’s smallest frog (0.75 – 1.38 in. long) but is also the loudest. Peepers are found... Read More →
Northern Leopard Frog
Once abundant throughout the state, northern leopard frog populations have been declining since the 1970s. The year 2001 may be... Read More →
American Toad
The American toad is abundant all over the state and is the most commonly heard frog or toad species in... Read More →
Eastern Gray Treefrog
There are two species of tree frogs in southeast Michigan; eastern gray tree frogs and Cope’s gray tree frogs. Visually... Read More →
Green Frog
Green frogs are one of Michigan’s largest species, growing up to 6 in. long. They are widespread around the state... Read More →
Bullfrog
The state’s largest frog, the bullfrog, can grow up to 8 in. long and live up to 10 years. These... Read More →
