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Pickerel Frog
Rana palustris

Often confused with leopard frogs, Pickerel frogs have yellow under their legs and their spots tend to be more "squared" than rounded. The yellow coloration is thought to be a warning to their unpalatability, and their skin secretions can kill other frogs kept in the same enclosure.  They are found statewide.

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Specimen
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Dutchess
Specimen # 84
Date: July 27, 2009
Location: Pawling, NY
Notes: At Pawling Nature Reserve

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Orange
Specimen # 121
Date: August 12, 2010
Location: Cornwall, NY
Notes: Hanging out at the stream.

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