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)
Treefrogs
Northern Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans)
Boreal Chorus Frog (Pseudacris maculata)
Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis)
Eastern Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor)
True Frogs
American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)
Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans)
Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris)
Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)
Mink Frog (Lithobates septentrionalis)
Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus)
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