Northern Red-legged Frog

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There are two species of Red-legged Frogs on the West Coast. The California Red-legged frog has been listed on the Endangered Species list since 1996. The Northern Red-legged Frog is not listed.

Northern Red-legged frogs (Rana aurora) are found around the Pacific Northwest. They prefer slow moving or still shallow water habitats. They get their name from the red color of the back of the legs and bodies.

While they are not listed as endangered, their populations have declined over the years due to habitat destruction and habitat competition with the larger and more agressive Bullfrog.

© 2005 Patricia A. Michaels