Natural History
Learn about the habitat and life history of Wisconsin's frogs.
Species Accounts
Wisconsin is home to twelve frog species and one toad species. Click on a species name below
for more information.
Toads
Eastern American Toad (Bufo americanus americanus)
Treefrogs
Blanchard's Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans blanchardi)
Western Chorus Frog (Pseudacris triseriata)
Boreal Chorus Frog (Pseudacris maculata)
Northern Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer crucifer)
Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis)
Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor)
True Frogs
American Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana)
Northern Green Frog (Rana clamitans melanota)
Pickerel Frog (Rana palustris)
Northern Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens)
Mink Frog (Rana septentrionalis)
Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica)
USGS Frog Calls and Quiz
Listen to the calls of each Wisconsin species and then test your skills on the quiz.
(links to USGS site)
Wisconsin Wetlands
Links for more information about Wisconsin's wetlands.
Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Wisconsin Wetlands - WDNR